Overview
Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias)
Location: Pennywell, Sunderland (with some duties at Follingsby Park, Gateshead)
Salary: (depending on skills, qualifications & experience)
Benefits
* Personal development programme with support for training & qualifications
* Opportunity to join a supportive, skilled maintenance team
* Varied workload across two sites
* Involvement in both mechanical and electrical maintenance, with scope to broaden skills
The Company
We are a successful and growing manufacturing business with over 100 employees across two sites in Sunderland and Gateshead. Our team works across a wide range of machinery and facilities, supporting both production and warehousing operations. We take pride in offering opportunities for development and training, and we are committed to creating a collaborative and supportive working environment.
Working Hours
* Monday to Thursday: 7:15am - 4:00pm (with flexibility around breaks)
* Friday: 7:30am - 12:00pm
Please note: consultation is underway to move to a 4-day working week in the near future, consolidating some Friday hours into Monday-Thursday.
Job Description
We are seeking a Maintenance Technician with a strong mechanical bias and a developing or baseline knowledge of electrics. This is a varied role working closely with our experienced electrically biased engineer and supporting staff.
The role involves:
* Planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of machinery
* Fault finding, problem solving, and fitting spare parts
* Recording and managing breakdown information, repair times, and costs in the PPM system (Pirhana)
* Supporting KPI analysis for downtime and maintenance planning
* Organising and overseeing specialist contractors where required
* Supporting site compliance (e.g., inspections for FLTs, legionella testing, water quality monitoring, fire doors, CCTV, lighting, racking inspections)
* General site maintenance across both Sunderland and Gateshead sites
Skills & Experience
* Strong mechanical skills with some electrical knowledge (training and support available to upskill further)
* Highly organised with strong record-keeping and data entry skills
* Experience in machine maintenance, repairs, and fault finding
* Good problem-solving skills with the ability to escalate and liaise with contractors where necessary
* Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Why Should You Apply?
* Competitive salary package with flexibility depending on experience
* Investment in your professional development and qualifications
* Opportunity to gain experience across multiple areas of maintenance (mechanical, electrical, site facilities)
* Be part of a supportive, collaborative team in a stable and growing company
* Potential move to a 4-day working week for improved work-life balance
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