Maintenance Technician

DMW Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our engineering client for a permanent Maintenance Technician to join the team in Middlesbrough.

The ideal candidate will have a maintenance technician background within the chemical/petrochem or O&G sectors, have strong problem solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as being familiar with working on computers.

You'll either have a mechanical fitting background or be able to demonstrate strong mechanical skills along with instrument or electrical trade background.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary rising after 6m service
2. Death in service benefit
3. Pension match up to another 3%
4. Overtime available

1. Follow permit-to-work, isolation procedures, and complete relevant risk assessments.
2. Identify and rectify equipment faults and service failures related to your trade.
3. Perform scheduled maintenance in line with the company's maintenance plan.
4. Work to company standards to minimise production impact and maximise plant uptime.
5. Review and update maintenance procedures for accuracy and relevance.
6. Support continuous improvement initiatives in safety, equipment availability, and efficiency.
7. Carry out additional duties within your skill level as required.

1. Ensure all maintenance tasks comply with EHS requirements.
2. Work safely and follow company health & safety guidelines.
3. Deliver high-quality work to reduce rework and ensure first-time fixes.
4. Report accidents or near misses in line with company policy.

1. Conduct fault finding and support improvements to prevent repeat failures.

1. Contribute to KPIs like schedule adherence, first-time fix rate, and mean time to repair.

1. Liaise effectively with production teams.
2. Provide technical input and maintenance updates during meetings and calls.