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Maintenance Technician

Sigma Recruitment Limited

Sunderland

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 44,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry leader is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to enhance equipment reliability across two sites. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £43,500 per annum, including a car allowance and benefits. As part of a dynamic team, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining various heavy machinery, ensuring compliance with process specifications, and supporting maintenance planning. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global business with a strong reputation in the field, where your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency and safety. If you are passionate about maintenance and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Car Allowance

5% Pension

Healthcare

25 + 8 Holidays

Experience in heavy industry as a maintenance technician is essential.
Must possess NVQ Level 3 or higher qualifications.

Repair and maintain equipment across two sites to ensure reliability.
Respond to emergencies and diagnose faults to minimize disruptions.
Implement maintenance programs and maintain detailed records.

Maintenance Technician Experience

Welding

Pneumatic Systems Knowledge

Hydraulic Systems Knowledge

Health & Safety Awareness

NVQ Level 3 or higher

Shear Balers

Excavator Scissors

Machine Handlers

Conveyors

Material Feeders

Up to £43,500 per annum + inc car allowance + benefits

Location

Sunderland

Job Reference

BBBH4480

Job Type

Permanent

Posted Date

15/10/2024

Opportunity for a maintenance technician to join a leading business and improve equipment maintenance across two sites. Salary of up to £40,000, plus a car allowance of £3,500, 5% pension, healthcare and 25 + 8 holidays. Working days Monday to Friday.

The hiring company is a global business that has been established for more than four decades and is considered one of the leaders in the field.

As the maintenance technician, you will work across two sites, repairing equipment; detailed responsibilities include:

Repair, adjust, and maintain equipment (i.e. shear balers, excavator scissors, machine handlers, machine scrap grabs, conveyors, material feeders, shovel loaders) to ensure that it functions reliably and complies with process specifications.
Respond to emergencies, break-downs, malfunctions, and other operating problems and diagnose faults to minimise disruptions.
Implement an established maintenance programme and maintain detailed maintenance records so that recurring problems with machinery, equipment, or parts can be identified and addressed.
Conduct periodic inspections to evaluate repair requests.
Oversee contractors and ensure work is carried out to the required standards.
Support with planning and scheduling maintenance activities (for example, planned maintenance programmes, shut-downs, or emergency repairs).
Fabrication and welding of machine components.
Support with the development and implementation of repair and maintenance procedures.
Slinging and carrying out lifting operations as required.
Work safely and have a proactive approach to all health & safety and environmental issues.

To apply for the maintenance technician, you will need the following: