Mechanical Craft Technician

Role
- Mechanical Craft Team Member

Location
- Teesside

Pattern of Work
- Monday to Friday, Days

We're supporting a key client in the recruitment of an experienced Mechanical Craftsperson to join their Engineering Team at their state-of-the-art facility in Teesside.

This role is instrumental in ensuring the reliability and safety of essential plant equipment across a highly mechanised and automated operation. Working under the guidance of the Shift Engineering Team Leader and reporting to the Shift Manager, you will deliver reactive and planned mechanical maintenance to a high standard.

Your mechanical expertise will be put to use in both preventative maintenance routines and reactive fault diagnosis, helping to maintain the performance and availability of equipment crucial to site operations.

• Carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs to support plant reliability.
• Respond effectively to breakdowns and maintenance issues across a range of assets.
• Work safely at all times in line with site safety standards and legislative requirements.
• Identify and mitigate hazards within your area of responsibility.
• Maintain accurate records of work carried out using computer-based systems (SAP).
• Support a collaborative approach to problem-solving across engineering and operations teams.

• A recognised time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering.
• Relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds, BTEC, ONC/HNC or NVQ Level 3 .
• Experience with in a heavy industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Strong diagnostic skills and the ability to apply modern maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of computerised maintenance management systems (e.g. SAP).
• A strong commitment to safety, team collaboration and continuous improvement.

Please note:

Certificates will be requested as part of the application process.

• Competitive salary with overtime and call-out opportunities
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Life assurance and a comprehensive sick pay scheme
• Access to a Health Cash Plan through Simply Health
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Enhanced family leave policies (maternity, paternity, adoption)
• A wide variety of ongoing training and development options

If you're a skilled Mechanical Craftsperson looking to work in a forward-thinking team with long-term opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.