Job Description
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
A leading global manufacturer with a strong international presence and a major production site in the North East is seeking a talented Maintenance Technician to join their team in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and technically challenging environment.
About the Company
This prestigious company is renowned for its commitment to employee development and offers an exceptional working environment.
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Life assurance (4x basic salary)
- Private medical insurance (company-paid for employee)
- 26 days holiday + 5 accrued days + statutory holidays (some fixed shutdown periods)
- Subsidised canteen, on-site gym, employee uniform
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.
