WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? Permanent role £48.5k per annum Durham location 26 days holiday plus 7 bank holidays (pro-rata) Continental Shift Pattern (1 week off per month within rotation) Mini health care package Pension scheme Annual profit related profit bonus scheme THE BUSINESS Are you willing to drive continuous improvements? Are you motivated to solve breakdown issues? Are you a driver of change and are you forthcoming with ideas & solutions? Do you hold a strong mechanical skill set and do you have experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment? If the answer is YES, please contact us today Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Technician on a permanent contract. The role is based in County Durham and centres on continental shifts, with 1 week off within rotation per month. We are representing a truly world class manufacturer who has invested millions in all areas of the business, adding the latest technologies and specialist production machinery to its armoury. This incredible organisation places its workers at the core in everything they do holding values of excellence, honesty & integrity, community spirit, collaboration & communication at the very heart of the business. It is an excellent time to join the organisation as they are investing heavily within new production facilities and automation within their site. THE ROLE Operating within a high-volume manufacturing facility Optimising manufacturing processes – improving efficiencies, reducing wastage, enhancing yield and reducing cost Working to maintain plant site facilities Performing asset strip down and repair Working to maintain automated production lines Working to deliver planned and reactive maintenance Updating maintenance schedules THE PERSON Time served recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship Educated to ONC/HNC equivalents – Mechanically Biased Maintenance Technician Able to undertake fault finding on mechanical systems Able to work with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, motors, gears, pumps, valves, etc Able to effectively identify and resolve manufacturing issues Competent to weld and fabricate with good bench working skills Proficient with IT Excellent communicator Able to abide by H&S TO APPLY Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Engineering Consultant Tony Hutchinson who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Tony at Westray Recruitment Group