Wolviston Management Services are delighted to be supporting our client in the search for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join their team based in Middlesbrough.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a pioneering organisation. Working in a supportive, innovation-driven environment, you will gain exposure to state-of-the-art plant facilities and play a key role in supporting unique projects with real-world impact.
The Role
As a Maintenance Engineering Technician, you’ll take a hands-on approach to the efficient operation, maintenance, and improvement of pilot plant equipment and R&D facilities. Approximately 85% site-based and 15% office/administrative, this multi-skilled role requires both mechanical and electrical expertise.
You’ll be central to supporting process trials, troubleshooting technical issues, and implementing plant upgrades in collaboration with engineering and R&D teams.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems and components
Service plant equipment, control systems (HMI/PLC) and associated instrumentation
Support the operation and development of lab and pilot-scale equipment
Participate in R&D production trials, proof-of-concept testing and process optimisation
Operate and maintain plant utilities and safety systems (gas burners, compressed air, ATEX extractors)
Ensure availability of critical spares and maintain accurate records
Liaise with approved OEMs and external contractors
Produce clear documentation of work, observations, and equipment performance
Support external and customer site trials as required
Promote continuous improvement in maintenance, safety, and efficiency Abut you
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
HNC or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (desirable)
Minimum 10 years’ industrial maintenance experience in process, manufacturing, or heavy industry
Knowledge of control systems, sensors, actuators, and plant instrumentation
Welding experience (preferred)
Previous exposure to pilot plant or R&D environments (advantageous)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proactive, self-motivated approach with excellent communication skills
Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards What’s on Offer
Competitive salary
Private medical insurance (including dental and optical)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
On-site private parking
Career development opportunities in a unique R&D environment
Collaborative, forward-thinking team culture