Maintenance Engineering Technician
2 days ago
Middlesbrough
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday Friday, 08:30 AM 4:30 PM Salary: Competitive + Benefits (£39,000 to £42,000) Benefits: Health insurance (Vitality, including Dental and Optical), 25 days holidays + Bank holiday, 3 % pension contribution with 5% employee contribution, on-site private parking. Contract Type: Permanent Why Join Us? Be part of a pioneering research and development organisation that is shaping the future of advanced materials processing and industrial decarbonisation. You'll work in a supportive, innovation-driven environment with access to state-of-the-art pilot plant facilities, unique projects, and opportunities for professional growth. What We Offer: Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses Generous holiday allowance (25+ days plus bank holidays) Company pension scheme Career development opportunities On-site parking Private medical insurance, including a dental care option Access to unique R&D and pilot-scale technologies A collaborative and forward-thinking team culture Role Overview This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll contribute to the efficient operation, maintenance, and improvement of pilot plant equipment and R&D facilities. The role is approximately 85% site-based and 15% office/administrative, requiring a multi-skilled technician with a strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background. You'll be central to supporting process trials, troubleshooting technical issues, and implementing plant upgrades in collaboration with engineering and R&D teams. Key Responsibilities Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems and components. Service plant equipment, control systems (HMI/PLC), and associated instrumentation. Support the development and operation of lab-scale and pilot-scale pelletisation equipment and pre-treatment systems (milling, drying, curing). Participate in production trials for R&D, proof-of-concept testing, and process optimisation. Operate and maintain plant utilities and safety systems (gas burners, compressed air, ATEX extractors). Ensure critical spares availability and inventory tracking. Liaising directly with approved OEMs Provide clear documentation of work, observations, and equipment performance. Support the wider Technology Leadership Group in external and customer site trials. Champion continuous improvement in maintenance, safety, and process efficiency. Promote and adhere to strict health and safety protocols. Equipment You'll Work With: Gas rotary mini curing dryer (1tph capacity) Ball mill (12tph capacity) Roller presses and mixers Feeding conveyors, gearboxes, motors HMI software systems and PLC cabinets Hot testing RIG systems and gas burners Compressed air and ATEX-rated extraction systems Various industrial testing machinery (computerised/automated) Person Specification,Qualifications & Experience: HNC desirable or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Minimum 10 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience Background in process, manufacturing, or heavy industry Experience working with control systems, sensors, actuators, and plant instrumentation Welding experience (preferred) Familiarity with pilot plant environments and R&D settings is advantageous Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset Self-motivated and proactive Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Comfortable working independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards Ability to learn new systems, technologies, and processes quickly TPBN1_UKTJ