Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician

  • We Are Zenith
  • Washington, Tyne And Wear
  • Apr 29, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Zenith People are excited to be working with our client who are an expanding North-East based Manufacturer and are recruiting for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician on a permanent basis.

The main purpose the role is to proactively maintain and improve production equipment across the plant.

Main duties include but are not limited to

  • Diagnosing and rectifying faults on production equipment
  • Perform thorough maintenance as scheduled by the CMMS
  • Work as part of the Production shift team communicating issues to other Technicians and Engineers
  • Complete shift log, detailing all relevant information to ensure continuation and/or review of repair.
  • Assisting with the commissioning, development and improvement of production equipment
  • Some overtime working is expected
  • Any other duties commensurate with the position as and when required.

Candidate Profile

  • Time served & qualified to a minimum level of BTEC ONC is Essential
  • Be willing to undergo training as identified through Engineers/Team Leaders.
  • Help to develop and improve PPM s

Knowledge and Experience Required

  • At least two years recent post apprenticeship experience
  • Candidates should have experience in a similar role including a good knowledge of Electro - Pneumatic machinery which is PLC controlled
  • Experience in FMCG. Not heavy industry
  • Capable of machining to
  • Mechanical or Electrical bias but Multi skilled
  • Good diagnostic/problem solving and communication skills
  • The ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team and assist in prioritization where applicable.
  • Ability to perform when under pressure.

Hours of work

Continental Shift Pattern working 6am until 6pm and 6pm to 6am working 12 hour shifts on a 4 weekly rotation. Average working week is 42 hours per week with every other weekend off.

42hrs Average

Benefits

  • Annual Holidays - 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro rated for continental shift)
  • Enrolled in Health Cash Plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension
  • Additional Holidays for Long Service
  • Service Awards Recognised every 5 years with gift from a selection of choice

If you are a time-served Maintenance Technician with the relevant experience and would like to be considered for this vacancy, please click apply now