Mechanical Technician
? Cramlington, UK
? Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
? Salary: Up to £45,000 + 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
As a Mechanical Technician, you will:
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:
Steam boilers and steam/condensate systems
Chilled water systems
Compressed air systems
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
We're keen to speak with candidates who:
Have a strong background in mechanical maintenance within a hard services environment
Are confident working on multiple systems and managing concurrent tasks
Have experience supervising subcontractors
Are proactive, reliable, and take pride in their work
Have strong communication skills and can build effective working relationships
Are flexible and willing to participate in an on-call rota (1 in 4)
What You'll Get
Competitive salary of 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
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