Maintenance Technician
hace 8 días
Houghton-Le-Spring
The Rewards and Benefits on Offer: A full-time, permanent position with long-term career opportunities. Comprehensive training and continuous professional development. Work within a supportive and experienced maintenance team. Free on-site parking. Company pension scheme. Three-shift pattern following initial training/orientation period. New Job Opportunity: We are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a well-established and expanding manufacturing site. This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer—preferably with a background in food manufacturing—who enjoys problem-solving, teamwork, and working with a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving production machinery, ensuring equipment runs efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. The Job You’ll Do: • Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance on site equipment, including mixers, blenders, form-fill packaging machines, sachet machines, and metal detectors., • Maintain electrical and mechanical systems, as well as site facilities and infrastructure., • Perform basic boiler care (steam and thermal fluid) and chiller maintenance., • Correctly handle and use approved chemicals and food-contact equipment., • Manage documentation including certification records, machine data sheets, and inventory logs, • Order spare parts, approved chemicals, and maintenance tools when required., • Ensure precise shift handovers and clear communication across teams., • Supervise contractors and issue permits to work., • Support and oversee installation of new machinery and equipment., • Conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurring breakdowns., • Undertake special projects and continuous improvement initiatives., • Assist operators with machine operation and troubleshooting., • Lead and support technicians and trainee engineers as needed., • Drive site improvements in hygiene, quality, and performance., • Participate in internal and external audits., • Occasionally attend off-site training related to new or upgraded equipment. About You: • Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, BTEC, or time-served apprenticeship)., • Electrical qualification with 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations certification., • Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)., • Proven experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment (food sector preferred)., • Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic abilities., • A proactive and safety-conscious approach to all tasks., • Strong teamwork and communication skills., • Welding skills – preferred but not essential., • Food hygiene experience – training provided if required