Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Eaglescliffe, County Durham

Salary Details: £31000.00 - 31200.00 a year

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Company Overview

Smart Manufacturing Solutions is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician on behalf of a valued client based in Stockton-on-Tees. The successful candidate will join a small, dedicated maintenance team responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of plant equipment and machinery. Key responsibilities include conducting preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and carrying out routine service and repair tasks to ensure optimal operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Work alongside external contractors during the completion of routine servicing and repairs.
  • Fault diagnosis and instigate repairs
  • Perform preventive maintenance duties on a range of equipment including overhead cranes, CNC machines and shot blasts
  • Work alongside section team leaders to identify concerns and rectify machine problems.
  • Assist with the safe decommissioning of old plant/equipment and the safe installation/commissioning of new.
  • Maintain working areas in accordance with 5S
  • Use appropriate safety equipment and techniques to adhere to company procedures.
  • Mentor Department trainees / apprentices

Requirements

  • Apprenticeship or Mechanically qualified - City and Guilds or equivalent level 3
  • HNC ( Preferred but not essential)
  • MEWP Licence ( Preferred but will be provided)
  • Proactive attitude
  • Previous experience working with Hydraulic systems
  • Previous experience working with Pneumatic Systems
  • Previous experience working with Overhead Cranes

Working Hours

Dayshift - Monday to Thursday 06:00 to 14:15, Friday 06:00 to12:45

Backshift - Monday to Thursday 14:15 to 22:30, Friday 12:45 to 19:30

Date Posted: 20 May 2025
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