Maintenance Technician

A leading global manufacturer with a strong international presence and a major production site in the North East is seeking a talented Maintenance Technician to join their team in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and technically challenging environment. What’s in it for you? This prestigious company is renowned for its commitment to employee development and offers an exceptional working environment. Contributory company pension scheme Life assurance (4x basic salary) Private medical insurance (company-paid for employee) 26 days holiday + 5 accrued days + statutory holidays (some fixed shutdown periods) Subsidised canteen, on-site gym, employee uniform What you’ll be doing as Maintenance Technician: You’ll be responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance across a wide range of manufacturing equipment including robots, CNC machines, overhead cranes (OHCs), and paint plant. Key Responsibilities: Attending equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults, and suggest improvements Completing planned maintenance tasks in line with the PPM schedule Supporting new equipment installations and commissioning Ensuring all work meets quality standards and complies with Health & Safety regulations What we’re looking for in a Maintenance Technician: Proven experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment. ONC, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance or Engineering Experience with industrial equipment maintenance Working hours Two-shift pattern (Shift 1: 2:00pm–10:30pm / Shift 2: 5:45am–2:00pm) To apply for this role as Maintenance Technician, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV. The hiring company is committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, they still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for. Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency.  Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to