Job Title
Maintenance Technician (multiskilled)
Location
Peterlee, County Durham
Contract
Permanent – rotating 3 shifts
Shift Pattern
4 Crew, 3 Shifts per week (days/nights rotation, Mon – Sat). 16 Rest Days during 4-week shift cycle (57%).
Salary
£44,567 (Salary Includes shift allowance). Additional paid overtime available.
Job Purpose
As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for completing planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure a high level of uptime is achieved on a wide range of equipment throughout the facility.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Completing planned preventative and reactive breakdown maintenance.
- Completing Dynamic Risk Assessments along with adhering to the company’s Health and Safety policy.
- Utilising the Computerised Maintenance Management System (SAP PM, Agility etc) to review previous breakdown data and record actions taken on breakdown recoveries.
- Diagnosing PLC concerns and implementing program changes.
- Complete training and further learning as required.
- Breakdown root cause identification and countermeasure implementation.
Responsible For Maintenance On The Following Equipment
- Automated Metal Cutting Equipment including Laser and Plasma
- Automated Paint Plant
- Robotic Welding Systems
- Welding equipment
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
- Electronic Torque equipment
- Automated Moving Lines/AGVs
- Hydraulic Presses
- Overhead and Semi Goliath Cranes
What Skills/Experience You Will Have
- A recognised apprenticeship in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline, an ONC, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance or Engineering equivalent qualification
- Experience with PLCs
- Maintenance and fault‑finding experience (Mechanical and Electrical) in a manufacturing environment
- An interest in problem solving and passion to learn
- Highly motivated with a proactive attitude towards continuous improvement
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and be comfortable to work independently
Top Candidates Will Also Have
- NEBOSH/IOSH Qualification or experience and evidence of safety improvement activities
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Employee Benefits
- 182.5 Annual holiday hours plus bank holidays
- Additional holiday hours awarded every 2-years (max x40 hours)
- Monthly bonus
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (Contribution doubled by Company up to 10%)
- Share Ownership Scheme (50% Company matched)
- Personalised Flexible Benefits (Medical/Dental Cover etc)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free onsite parking
- Onsite Gym
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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