Rewards and Benefits on Offer; Stable growing organisation. Immediate start. Company pension scheme Dayshift, 37.5 hours working week Overtime opportunities The opportunity to work with a well-established and successful Manufacturing company. Career development and progression opportunities. MTrecs New Opportunity; MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based near Sunderland with their plans for growth and expansion, by recruiting a Maintenance Technician to join their team. You will be joining a fast-paced, dynamic company, with an excellent team-based culture and huge opportunities to progress your career. Our client is very well-established in their specialist sector and supplies quality products globally to an ever-expanding list of blue-chip customers. You will be joining a very secure and expanding business, where you will enjoy a varied working environment, a great team culture and an exciting new career move. The Job Youll Do; Plan all site maintenance Generate and communicate all maintenance / service plans as required Prepare maintenance reports and documentation for the line manager Respond to unplanned maintenance (breakdowns) Generate site maintenance cost down projects Drive project improvements in equipment, speed, cost reduction and quality Perform maintenance tasks, along with the Technical support team Resolve process problems through individual and team based continuous improvement activities Source quotations and generate purchase requisitions for maintenance work Generate permits for all maintenance tasks on site Manage maintenance contractors onsite Review contractors RAMS (risk assessment and method statements) before they start work on site Identify, report and repair deficiencies in equipment and systems throughout the site Identify and source appropriate required equipment parts, quotations and requisitions Demonstrate flexibility in working overtime Maybe required to work non regular hours to accommodate business needs and act on calls in a timely fashion Physical demands of the job able to lift and move heavy or awkward objects safely Work in compliance with HSE guideline Able to work in restricted and confined spaces on occasion About You; Qualified to HNC level or equivalent industry experience Minimum 3 to 5 years of maintenance experience in a production/manufacturing environment Good understanding of Health & Safety and able to complete Hazard and Near Miss reports Strong Electrical & Hydraulic understanding with respects to fault finding is essential Diagnose & Repair Mechanical and Electrical Faults Excellent written and verbal communication skills Analysis of data in Excel for asset performance and costs Demonstrate methodical approach with accuracy & attention to detail for all projects undertaken Must be capable of prioritising and multi-tasking in a pressurised environment Must be self-motivated, and capable of working within a group or individually Able to read, interpret and update engineering drawings Experienced in the use of handheld tools and specialized equipment