Mechanical Technician

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