Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias)
Teesside
Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician looking to bring your skills to a robust industrial environment?
Wolviston Management Services are supporting a long-standing client in the Teesside area, where materials are reprocessed into high-energy pellets for use in manufacturing. It's a fast-paced, industrial site.
What You'll Be Working With:
You'll be supporting a busy, hands-on maintenance team and working with critical plant equipment including:
Belt Conveyors
Mechanical Shredders
Drier Units
Drag Chains
NIR Optical Sorters
Pellet Mills Key Responsibilities:
Planned Maintenance
Carry out preventative maintenance activities to ensure optimum plant performance and reliability.
Reactive & Corrective Repairs
Diagnose faults and execute efficient repairs to minimise downtime across mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Continuous Improvement
Identify recurring issues, propose improvement actions, and support plant modifications and upgrades.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Work to strict site safety standards and contribute to a proactive safety-first culture.
Team Collaboration
Support your maintenance colleagues and production teams to ensure seamless handovers and effective communication. What You'll Need to Succeed:
Apprenticeship qualified - NVQ Level 3 minimum in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
Desirable qualifications - HNC, City & Guilds, or equivalent.
Multiskilled mindset - While mechanical bias is essential, a working knowledge of electrical systems and industrial safety is advantageous.
Process industry experience - Background in steel, heavy manufacturing, aggregates, or similar industries is highly beneficial.
Strong diagnostics & fault-finding skills - Logical thinker with the ability to act decisively.
Team player - Reliable, communicative, and safety-conscious. Why Join?
Be part of a site where your work makes a visible impact every day.
Long-term opportunity with a business committed to continuous investment in its plant and people.
Hands-on, no-nonsense role for someone who thrives in tough environments