Maintenance Technician Mechanical Bias

Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias or Multi-Skilled)

Location: Gateshead, NE8Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (Continental 4-shift rotation)Salary: £44,116 (Inclusive of SA) (+ Annual Bonus)

Central Employment are proudly representing a leading engineering firm, based in Gateshead, by recruiting a permanent Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their team. If you are an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician, with a background in heavy engineering, apply now for an immediate response!A leading industrial company is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias or Multi-Skilled) to join their expanding Maintenance Department. The company specializes in the production of steel plates for various sectors, including construction, bridges, and renewable energy. Following continued success and record-breaking results, they are looking to grow their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on plant machinery and equipment, both proactively (e.g., Preventative Maintenance) and reactively (e.g., breakdowns).
• Support the installation, commissioning, and upgrade of mechanical equipment.
• Ensure safe working practices at all times, adhering to health and safety protocols, procedures, permits, and safety systems.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and equipment failures, identifying root causes and communicating them to relevant teams.
• Collaborate effectively with the maintenance team and external contractors to ensure minimal equipment downtime.
• Handover any incomplete tasks at the end of each shift to ensure continuity.
• Assist with safety improvements and maintain compliance with company policies.
• Record all maintenance activities and refer to technical manuals, drawings, and records as needed.

Person Specification:

• Educated to ONC/OND/HND/HNC/NVQIII or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Maintenance Engineering.
• Proven experience in mechanical fault-finding, maintenance, and repair in heavy engineering environments.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and mechanical components in large machinery.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively according to workload.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
• Willingness to work at height and adhere to strict safety standards.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with large rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, and gearboxes.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication techniques.
• Familiarity with crane maintenance and lifting equipment.
• Experience with condition monitoring, vibration analysis, or thermography.
• Ability to operate MEWPs or forklifts.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Health Care
• Medical Cash Plan
• Life Insurance

If you are an experienced mechanical technician looking for a challenging role in a rewarding and innovative environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and covering letter