Mechanical Technician
Cramlington, UK — Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Salary up to £45,000 plus on‑call (1 in 4).
The Opportunity
We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Technician to join a high‑performing engineering team at a key site in Cramlington. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong mechanical maintenance background who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, and working in a fast‑paced, regulated environment. You'll play a vital role in maintaining critical mechanical systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and supporting a safe, compliant workplace.
What You'll Be Doing
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a range of mechanical systems.
* Maintain and repair plant and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation.
* Proactively identify faults, improvements, and remedial works, ensuring all activities are logged in the CMMS system.
* Work on key systems including:
o Steam boilers and steam/condensate systems
o Chilled water systems
o Compressed air systems
o Pumps, AHUs, and BMS
* Ensure all maintenance documentation meets GxP standards where required.
* Take ownership of asset records, ensuring logs and registers are accurate and up to date.
* Support and supervise subcontractors, ensuring work is delivered safely and to required standards.
* Issue and manage permits to work for maintenance activities.
* Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and investigations when required.
* Work closely with site teams and clients, maintaining a professional and proactive approach.
What We're Looking For
* Strong background in mechanical maintenance within a hard services environment.
* Confidence working on multiple systems and managing concurrent tasks.
* Experience supervising subcontractors.
* Proactive, reliable and take pride in their work.
* Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
* Flexibility and willingness to participate in an on‑call rota (1 in 4).
What You'll Get
* Competitive salary up to £45,000.
* 40‑hour working week with a structured on‑call rota (1 in 4).
* Ongoing training and development (e.g. working at height, confined spaces).
* The opportunity to work on a diverse and technically interesting site.
* A supportive team environment where your input and expertise are valued.
* Clear opportunities for career progression.
Calibre Search promotes equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
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