Maintenance Technician in NE23, East Hartford, Northumberland

We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to join a busy production facility. This is a hands-on role focused on minimising downtime, improving reliability, and ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently.
This is a permanent nightshift position 4 on 4 off.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining production equipment, responding to breakdowns, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond quickly and effectively to mechanical and electrical breakdowns
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
* Diagnose faults on production machinery and implement permanent fixes
* Work on motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, sensors and control systems
* Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
* Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety standards
* Contribute to continuous improvement and reliability projects
About You
* Multi-skilled with both mechanical and electrical competence
* Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
* Proactive, reliable, and safety-focused
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Engineering (or equivalent)
* 17th/18th Edition (if electrically biased)
* Apprenticeship trained
Benefits:
* Attractive 4 on 4 off shift pattern
* Excellent salary 53k-60k
* Overtime Available
* Excellent pension
* Annual Bonus
* Private Healthcare
* Training and development opportunities
* Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing business