MULTI SKILLED MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
WASHINGTON, TYNE & WEAR
PERMANENT
CONTINENTAL SHIFTS
SALARY £60,332
Zenith are delighted to be partnering with a long‑established, highly respected North‑East manufacturer as they continue to strengthen their engineering team. We’re recruiting for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician to join the business on a permanent basis — a fantastic opportunity to work with modern production equipment in a fast‑moving, supportive environment.
About the Role
As a key member of the maintenance team, you’ll play a proactive role in keeping the plant running smoothly. You’ll be hands‑on with a wide range of production machinery, ensuring equipment is reliable, safe, and continuously improving.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Diagnosing and resolving faults on a variety of production equipment
* Carrying out planned maintenance in line with the CMMS schedule
* Working closely with Production Technicians and Engineers to keep operations running efficiently
* Completing detailed shift logs to support smooth handovers and future improvements
* Supporting commissioning, development, and optimisation of new and existing machinery
* Taking part in overtime when required
* Performing any additional duties aligned with the role as needed
What We’re Looking For - Qualifications & Training
* Time‑served with a minimum BTEC ONC qualification (essential)
* Willingness to undertake further training and development
* Ability to contribute to the ongoing improvement of PPM systems
Experience & Skills
* At least two years’ post‑apprenticeship experience in a similar maintenance role
* Strong understanding of electro‑pneumatic, PLC‑controlled machinery
* Experience within FMCG or similar fast‑paced environments
* Ability to machine to <0.1mm tolerances using lathes/milling machines
* Multi‑skilled with either a mechanical or electrical bias
* Excellent diagnostic and problem‑solving abilities
* Confident working independently or as part of a team
* Able to perform effectively under pressure
Working Hours
You’ll work a continental shift pattern (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am) on a 4‑week rotation, averaging 42 hours per week with every other weekend off — offering a great balance of work and downtime.
If you’re a time‑served Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician looking for a stable, rewarding role with a forward‑thinking manufacturer, we’d love to hear from you. Click apply now to be considered.