Maintenance Technician

Temporary Maintenance Technician

Hourly pay rate: £23 (incl shift)Shift Pattern: 2 shifts – Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pmLocation: Wallsend

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to keep machinery operating efficiently.
• Assist with process setup and participate in SMED activities to reduce downtime.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth operations and equipment availability.
• Support and actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives, promoting best operational practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legislation (Health & Safety, Quality, Environment, HSE, COSHH, ISO 14001, etc.).
• Coordinate audits, review SOPs, and promote best practices in health, safety, and quality.
• Contribute to project work as required and support other sites when needed.

Skills & Competencies

• Qualifications: City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to set up and adjust machines and processes using SMED.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, including basic PLC programming and fault‑finding skills.
• Experience in assembling, dismantling, repairing, and inspecting metal parts, tools, and sub‑assemblies.
• Practical experience with continuous improvement tools and working effectively within small manufacturing teams.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance schedules and routine machine checks.
• Strong understanding of HSE and quality policies with practical application.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in implementing continuous improvement and best practice maintenance.
• Ongoing temporary contract with strong potential for a permanent contract to be offered to the right candidate.

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