Maintenance Technician
Location: Washington
Hours: 2-shift (day/late) or 3-shift (day/late/night)
Salary: £40,000 basic depending on skills, experience + shift allowance
We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to keep high-volume production equipment running smoothly through both planned and reactive maintenance.
What You’ll Do
- Perform routine inspections, planned and breakdown maintenance.
- Diagnose and repair faults on hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives, and PLC-controlled systems.
- Handle electrical issues: motors, VFDs, control panels, wiring, sensors, relays & safety systems.
- Support equipment installs, tooling changes, and upgrades.
- Work with production to reduce downtime and boost reliability.
- Keep accurate maintenance records and follow H&S standards.
- Participate in a 2- or 3-shift rotation, with occasional overtime.
What You’ll Bring to the team
- Experience in a manufacturing maintenance role.
- Strong mechanical or electrical fault-finding skills.
- Relevant qualification (apprenticeship, NVQ or time-served).
- Able to read schematics and drawings.
- Team player with good communication and safety focus.
What’s on Offer
- Fast-paced, varied maintenance work.
- Choice of 2-shift or 3-shift pattern.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Chance to drive improvements and equipment reliability.
To be considered for this position click “apply” and submit a copy of your up to date CV