Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Gateshead
Salary: £36,611 - £43,000 (plus 20% Shift Allowance)
Hours: Two-shift pattern (Shift 1: 2:00pm–10:30pm / Shift 2: 5:45am–2:00pm)
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Our client, Komatsu UK, is one the world’s largest OEM manufacturers with manufacturing sites worldwide, including a large production facility in the North East. They are currently looking for a Maintenance Technician to join their team on a full time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and technically challenging environment.
About the Company
With a phenomenal global reach, Komatsu UK is passionate about employee satisfaction and encourages personal development at all levels.
Company benefits include;
* Excellent holiday allowance (up to 39 days)
* A great pension scheme
* Better health at work initiatives
* Subsidised canteen
* Private medical insurance
About the Maintenance Technician Position
As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll be responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance across a wide range of manufacturing equipment including robots, CNC machines, overhead cranes (OHCs), and paint plant.
Key Responsibilities:
* Attend equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults, and suggest improvements
* Complete planned maintenance tasks in line with the PPM schedule
* Support new equipment installations and commissioning
* Ensure all work meets quality standards and complies with Health & Safety regulations
About You – Maintenance Technician
We’re looking for candidates with proven experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
Essential Requirements:
* ONC, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance or Engineering
* Experience with industrial equipment maintenance
We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Maintenance Technician role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.