Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Job in
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, DH98, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-12
Listing for:
MTrec Ltd Technical
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client are specialists In their market sector, they are looking to recruit a Mechanically biased Maintenance Technician on a permanent basis.
The Job you’ll do
* Always work safely complying with and using (safe systems of work using permit systems, method statement, dynamic risk assessments).
* Efficiently and effectively fault find / diagnose technical / process issues.
* Coordinate and cooperate with production supervision on a day-to-day basis to ensure smooth running of plant and equipment.
* Resolve breakdown issues with minimal impact to production.
* Identify process and equipment improvement opportunities (maintenance schedules and equipment capability / reliability).
* Complete all maintenance activities on time as planned.
* Be flexible in attendance to complete activities.
* Follow instructions provided by site management / supervisors.
* Always maintain a clean and tidy work area.
* Ne a proactive team member.
* Aways improving technical skills and knowledge.
* Be IT competent and be able to complete shift reports detailing all relevant information to ensure continuation and / or review of repair.
* Some overtime working is expected.
* Have some fabrication / welding skills.
About You
* Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship or similar qualification.
* 3 - 5 years' engineering experience gained working within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience in PPM and fault finding on hydraulics and pneumatics systems on modern machinery and equipment.
* Electrical knowledge an advantage.
* Using computer systems.
* Sound maintenance / engineering experience in a production environment, ideally a heavy engineering environment.
The Rewards and the Benefits
* Permanent job.
* Competitive pay.
* 2 shift system- 6-2/ 2-10
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