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Mechanical Technician

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Mechanical Technician – Chemical Manufacturing (Sunderland)

A leading chemical manufacturing site in Sunderland is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to join its engineering team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong mechanical expertise, experience in hazardous environments, and a commitment to high safety and operational standards.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing a wide range of mechanical equipment across the site. You’ll play a key role in ensuring plant reliability, safety, and efficiency, working both independently and alongside the wider engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

  * Carry out maintenance, repair, installation, and commissioning of mechanical plant equipment

  * Ensure all work complies with health, safety, environmental, and statutory requirements

  * Use CMMS systems to manage, record, and complete maintenance tasks

  * Diagnose faults, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions

  * Support planned shutdowns, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives

  * Work within permit-to-work systems, ensuring proper risk assessments and isolations are in place

  * Assist with project work, including installation, commissioning, and handover of new equipment

  * Maintain high housekeeping standards and promote a positive safety culture

  * Report defects, near misses, and unsafe conditions promptly

  * Support and mentor colleagues where required

About You

  * Proven experience in a mechanical maintenance role within a chemical, process, or heavy industrial environment

  * Knowledge of hazardous area working practices (CompEx Mechanical preferred)

  * Ideally experience working under COMAH regulations or similar high-hazard industries

  * Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation

  * Experience using CMMS systems for maintenance planning and reporting

  * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation

  * Proactive, flexible, and able to respond to breakdowns and operational needs

What’s on Offer

  * Competitive salary and benefits package

  * Opportunity to work in a high-performing, safety-focused environment

  * Ongoing training and development

  * Exposure to complex plant systems and engineering projects

Additional Information

  * Flexibility required for overtime, call-outs, and shutdown periods

  * Involvement in emergency response and incident support as needed

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