Maintenance Technician

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Maintenance Technician

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Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician - Production Machinery

Maintenance Engineer

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

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