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Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, CA13, England, UK
Listing for: Adecco
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Permanent)
Job Opportunity:
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Dayshift Only)

Location:

Washington

Shifts:

Dayshift only + half day Friday

Are you a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable dayshift role with great work-life balance? We're supporting a long‑established manufacturing business that is investing heavily in its engineering function. They're now looking for an experienced mechanical professional to strengthen their dayshift maintenance team.

If you enjoy problem‑solving, improving plant reliability, and working as part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect fit.

🔧 What You'll Be Doing

Maintaining plant equipment to ensure high reliability and smooth daily operations
Responding to and managing maintenance tasks through a CMMS
Carrying out preventative and corrective mechanical maintenance
Supporting production teams by providing mechanical expertise during breakdowns
Applying modern maintenance techniques such as 5S, continuous improvement, and lean methods
Contributing to improvement and engineering projects, ensuring work is delivered safely and to a high standard
Participating in problem-solving and root cause investigations to prevent repeat failures
Maintaining workshop organisation and assisting with light fabrication/pipework where required

📈 What Success Looks Like

Reduced downtime through effective and timely maintenance
Well-organised maintenance planning and work order completion
Consistently high standards of safety, housekeeping, and engineering practice
Positive contribution to continuous improvement efforts
Reliable delivery of assigned work in terms of cost, quality, and schedule

🧰 What You'll Bring

Strong hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Good understanding of maintenance processes, reliability methods, and safe working practices
Ability to read mechanical drawings and troubleshoot plant equipment
A proactive approach with a willingness to get involved in improvements and problem-solving
Experience using a CMMS (advantageous)
A team-focused mindset and solid communication skills

⭐ Why Apply?

Dayshift only + early finish every Friday
A stable, supportive engineering team
Opportunities to contribute to improvement projects
Excellent long-term career prospects

If you're a mechanically minded maintenance engineer looking for a rewarding dayshift role with a great team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career.

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