Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Location: Sunderland Salary £44,745.41 per annum (basic) 37 hours per week + overtime available Shift Pattern (Rotating 3-Shift System) Day Shift Mon–Thu: 07:00 – 15:10 Fri: 07:00 – 15:05 Late Shift Mon–Thu: 15:05 – 23:15 Fri: 15:05 – 23:10 +16% shift allowance Night Shift Sun: 22:00 – 07:05+ Mon–Thu: 23:10 – 07:05+ +39% shift allowance Overtime paid at: * Day: x1.33 * Late/Night: x1.5 We’re looking for a proactive Maintenance Technician to keep production running safely and efficiently. You’ll work as part of a skilled team, ensuring equipment reliability and minimising downtime. What You’ll Do * Carry out planned & reactive maintenance * Diagnose and repair mechanical & electrical faults * Support production uptime and efficiency * Maintain critical safety systems (E-stops, fire alarms, etc.) * Order parts & update maintenance records * Work with external contractors when required * Respond to urgent breakdowns and support overtime needs What You’ll Need * NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering / Maintenance * Strong mechanical & electrical maintenance experience * Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities * Confident decision-making and a proactive attitude * Good communication and teamwork skills Desirable (Not Essential) * Siemens S7 PLC experience * ABB Robotics experience * IOSH certification To be considered for this position click “apply” and submit a copy of your up to date CV