Mechanical Maintenance Technician

MECHANICAL BIASED MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

LOCATION - GATESHEAD

SALARY £40,016 INCLUDING SHIFT ALLOWANCE

SHIFTS - CONTINENTAL (4 SHIFT ROATION)

Zenith People are working with our client who are a Manufacturer based here in the North-East and are looking for an experienced, Time-served Mechanical Biased Maintenance Technician to join their team on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work proactively to maintain and repair equipment across multiple areas of the plant.
• Promptly respond to breakdowns and planned maintenance work.
• To carry out routine Mechanical Maintenance e.g. Pumps, bearings etc and to assist in electrical maintenance wherever possible.
• To always work safely observing instructions, procedures, permits, safety systems, lock offs, and other protocols applicable.
• To maintain plant and equipment both reactively (e.g. breakdowns), and proactively (e.g. PPMs, spares build-up).
• To identify root causes wherever possible and to communicate with relevant personnel.
• To communicate all relevant and necessary information with lead technician, maintenance technician, colleagues or others within the organisation.
• To hand over any work which remains incomplete at the end of a shift
• To refer to records, drawings, manuals, and other material as necessary
• To comply with all company policies and rules

Qualifications:

• Completed Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Qualified to a minimum standard of ONC/HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Biased Maintenance Technician and would like to be considered for this role please click apply now.