Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Middlesbrough

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Permanent | Full-Time | Teesside

Are you a time-served Mechanical Maintenance Technician with experience in the chemical industry?

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a small, friendly and dynamic maintenance team at an established industrial site in Teesside.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled individual to take responsibility for a varied range of maintenance activities, supporting the safe and efficient operation of site equipment and machinery.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Maintenance Manager and Site Maintenance Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out breakdown maintenance and mechanical fault finding.
• Installing, maintaining and repairing a range of mechanical equipment.
• Working with pumps, valves and associated mechanical systems.
• Recording and updating maintenance information using the site's maintenance management system.
• Supporting the delivery of minor site maintenance projects.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with relevant procedures and legislation.
• Promoting high standards of health and safety across the site.
• Assisting with general site maintenance duties where required.

About You

Essential requirements:

• Completed technical apprenticeship in a mechanical engineering discipline.
• Minimum BTEC Level 3 Diploma or BTEC ONC in a mechanical discipline.
• Experience with different types of pumps, including centrifugal, vane and air-operated diaphragm pumps.
• Knowledge of valves, particularly ball valves.
• Comfortable undertaking basic non-mechanical site maintenance tasks.
• A strong understanding of mechanical maintenance and safe working practices.

Desirable experience:

• Previous experience working within the chemical or process industry.
• Experience working with highly flammable products, particularly solvents.
• Familiarity with hazardous ATEX zones.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
• Additional non-mechanical maintenance skills.
• A willingness to undertake further training and develop your skillset.

The Opportunity

You will be joining an established maintenance team where you can utilise your existing mechanical engineering skills, contribute to site operations and continue developing your technical knowledge.

If you are a time-served Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking for your next permanent opportunity in Teesside, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.