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Maintenance Technician

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 44,745 - 44,745 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Maintenance Technician
Location: Sunderland
Salary £44,745.41 per annum (basic)
37 hours per week + overtime available

Shift Pattern (Rotating 3-Shift System)

Day Shift
Mon–Thu: 07:00 – 15:10
Fri: 07:00 – 15:05

Late Shift
Mon–Thu: 15:05 – 23:15
Fri: 15:05 – 23:10
+16% shift allowance

Night Shift
Sun: 22:00 – 07:05+
Mon–Thu: 23:10 – 07:05+
+39% shift allowance

Overtime paid at:

  * Day: x1.33

  * Late/Night: x1.5

We’re looking for a proactive Maintenance Technician to keep production running safely and efficiently. You’ll work as part of a skilled team, ensuring equipment reliability and minimising downtime.

What You’ll Do

  * Carry out planned & reactive maintenance

  * Diagnose and repair mechanical & electrical faults

  * Support production uptime and efficiency

  * Maintain critical safety systems (E-stops, fire alarms, etc.)

  * Order parts & update maintenance records

  * Work with external contractors when required

  * Respond to urgent breakdowns and support overtime needs

What You’ll Need

  * NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering / Maintenance

  * Strong mechanical & electrical maintenance experience

  * Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities

  * Confident decision-making and a proactive attitude

  * Good communication and teamwork skills

Desirable (Not Essential)

  * Siemens S7 PLC experience

  * ABB Robotics experience

  * IOSH certification

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