About the Role
A Mechanical Maintenance Technician will work in the Darlington Maintenance team. You will be a fully mobile worker, provided with a van and fuel card, starting and finishing your working day from home. Responsibilities include fault diagnosis and preventative maintenance to improve plant availability. You will work on a range of equipment including condition‑based maintenance, generators and chemical dosing. Participation in an out‑of‑hours standby rota is required and additional payments are made for standby, call‑outs and extra hours worked.
About You
You are a time‑served Mechanical Technician educated to at least ONC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering. You have a background in reactive breakdowns and planned work, and you manage your time efficiently with minimal supervision. You are experienced in reading mechanical drawings to locate faults, identifying the source and replacing faulty components. A can‑do attitude, willingness to learn, hands‑on practical approach and keen eye for identifying root cause are essential. Excellent communication skills and a team‑player mindset are required. A strong Health and Safety ethic is mandatory. A full, manual UK driving licence is essential.
What We Will Give You
- Potential to receive payment for up to four technical modules (£1500 per module per year); each technician is expected to achieve a minimum of two modules within three years.
- Generous holiday arrangements: 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, rising to 28 days with length of service. Two special leave days each year and the option to buy and sell leave.
- Rewards & benefits include up to 11 % company pension scheme contribution, access to 24/7 digital GP, wellbeing support and annual health screenings. A Cycle to Work scheme, a discount portal, and paid time off to participate in community events are also offered. All tools, PPE and company uniform are supplied.
The role is defined as a Safety and Security Critical role. Prospective employees are required to undertake a drug and alcohol test after the job offer has been made, prior to or within four weeks of their start date. Failure to pass may lead to the offer being revoked. A DBS check will also be required prior to employment.
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