Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Technician

Location: Sunderland, England, North East

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £42,839 – £44,755 per annum

Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:30; Friday 08:00 – 13:00

My client is looking for a skilled and proactive multi‑skilled maintenance technician to join an expanding manufacturing operations team in Sunderland. This role supports production equipment, factory services, and continuous improvement activities across the site. The successful candidate will maximise equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support production performance through planned preventive maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What is on offer

• Competitive salary of between £42,839 – £44,755 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to work within a modern manufacturing environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive engineering and operations team
• Career progression opportunities within engineering and manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Reliability
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to schedule
  • Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on production equipment
  • Maintain plant, machinery, factory services, and utilities safely and efficiently
  • Support breakdown response activities to minimise downtime
  • Ensure maintenance documentation and records are completed accurately
• Continuous Improvement
  • Participate in continuous improvement and 5S activities
  • Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and process efficiency
  • Support equipment modifications, upgrades, and installation projects
• Systems & Communication
  • Use SAP PM / maintenance management systems to manage work orders and reporting
  • Communicate effectively with production and engineering teams
  • Prioritise maintenance activities to support operational requirements
• Compliance & Safety
  • Follow all site Health & Safety procedures including LOTO and Permit to Work systems
  • Ensure RAMS and contractor controls are adhered to
  • Maintain high housekeeping and engineering standards across site
• Team Support & Development
  • Support and mentor apprentices where required
  • Share technical knowledge and best practice within the maintenance team

About You – Essential Qualifications & Experience

• HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering
• 18th edition/BS7671 qualification
• Level 3 Inspection and Testing
• Previous manufacturing maintenance experience
• Strong electrical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• If you don’t have 18th edition or level 3 inspection and testing qualifications, you must be prepared to pay for these qualifications early in your employment

About You – Desirable Skills

• PLC diagnostics experience (Allen Bradley preferred)
• CNC machine tool experience
• C&G 2391 or 2394/2395
• Experience using SAP PM or CMMS systems

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