Maintenance Technician

We are looking for a talented Maintenance Technician to join our team specialising in Manufacturing for our Maintenance department in Darlington, United Kingdom. 

PLEASE NOTE: Shift Pattern is currently 4 on 4 off (2 12hr days / 2 12hr nights).

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

• Drive system reliability: troubleshoot, repair and enhance complex mechanical, electrical and control systems to keep production running smoothly.
• Improve equipment performance: identify issues early and implement improvements that reduce downtime and increase efficiency.
• Champion safe working practices: apply rigorous safety protocols when working with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 
• Lead and support colleagues: act as a formal resource for less‑experienced team members, offering guidance and technical support.
• Enhance maintenance processes: contribute to preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance activities. 
• Support continuous improvement: participate in initiatives to improve quality, safety, material flow and team development.
• Maintain high workmanship standards: ensure all tasks meet quality requirements, documentation standards and engineering specifications.
• Adapt quickly to change: respond effectively to evolving production needs and shifting priorities.
• Drive Improvements: Enter breakdown information into a CMMS to provide data to drive machine performance and uptime.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following: 

• Mechanical and Electrical fault‑finding: Ability to diagnose issues on complex systems using schematic drawings, diagrams and testing equipment. 
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems: Confident working with industrial energy sources and associated safety controls.
• Understanding of machine safety systems: Including LOTO procedures and safe working practices and knowledge of safety control systems.
• Experience with automation: Siemens PLC knowledge (fault finding and programming) and robot experience would be advantageous. Familiarity of powered conveyor systems and their controls is preferable. 

Education/Experience:

• Time‑served Maintenance Technician background: Must have served a recognised apprenticeship in a relevant discipline supported by NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Relevant technical qualifications: such as ONC/HNC in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic engineering.
• Significant hands‑on experience: gained in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with the ability to work safely with multiple energy sources.