Mechanical Technician ? Cramlington, UK ? Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week ? Salary: Up to 45,000 + On-Call (1 in 4)
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a skilled Mechanical Technician to join a high-performing engineering team at a key site in Cramlington. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong mechanical maintenance background who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, and working in a fast-paced, regulated environment. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining critical mechanical systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and supporting a safe, compliant workplace.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Mechanical Technician, you will:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a range of mechanical systems
- Maintain and repair plant and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation
- Proactively identify faults, improvements, and remedial works, ensuring all activities are logged in the CMMS system
- Work on key systems including:
- Steam boilers and steam/condensate systems
- Chilled water systems
- Compressed air systems
- Pumps, AHUs, and BMS
- Ensure all maintenance documentation meets GxP standards where required
- Take ownership of asset records, ensuring logs and registers are accurate and up to date
- Support and supervise subcontractors, ensuring work is delivered safely and to required standards
- Issue and manage permits to work for maintenance activities
- Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and investigations when required
- Work closely with site teams and clients, maintaining a professional and proactive approach
What We’re Looking For We’re keen to speak with candidates who:
- Have a strong background in mechanical maintenance within a hard services environment
- Are confident working on multiple systems and managing concurrent tasks
- Have experience supervising subcontractors
- Are proactive, reliable, and take pride in their work
- Have strong communication skills and can build effective working relationships
- Are flexible and willing to participate in an on-call rota (1 in 4)
What You’ll Get
- Competitive salary of up to 45,000
- 40-hour working week with a structured on-call rota (1 in 4)
- Ongoing training and development (e.g. working at height, confined spaces)
- The opportunity to work on a diverse and technically interesting site
- A supportive team environment where your input and expertise are valued
- Clear opportunities for career progression
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