Job Title:
Maintenance Technician
Location:
Hartlepool
Salary:
£46,354.09 (including shift allowance)
Benefits:
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26 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Additional service days (1 extra day every 5 years of service, up to 5 days)
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Life assurance (3x annual salary)
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Westfield Health Care Plan
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Overtime paid at time and a half or double time (depending on timing)
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Collaborative and motivated team environment
The Company:
Join a fast-paced, high-performing manufacturing facility in Hartlepool that thrives on innovation and teamwork. Operating on a three-shift rotation with strong engineering and production collaboration, the company is renowned for a strong culture of support and continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking business that values proactive maintenance and engineering excellence.
Working Hours:
You will be working on a three-shift rotational pattern averaging 38.5 hours per week:
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Week 1:
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Monday: 05:00 – 15:00
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Tuesday to Friday: 07:00 – 15:00
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Week 2:
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Monday to Thursday: 23:00 – 07:00
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Friday: 23:00 – 08:00
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Week 3:
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Monday to Friday: 15:00 – 23:00
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Flexibility is key, with occasional weekend work and overtime expected.
Job Description:
As a Maintenance Technician, you will:
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Perform fault-finding and diagnostics on equipment and control systems, including PLCs
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Conduct planned preventative maintenance to ensure equipment uptime
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Work on continuous improvement projects and root cause analysis (e.g., QC Story, Major Breakdown Reporting)
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Participate in risk assessments and maintain high engineering standards
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Support with shift cover for absence, shutdowns, and urgent projects
Skills & Experience:
Essential:
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Fully accredited apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
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HNC or equivalent Level 3 qualification (Electrical/Mechatronics)
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Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
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Experience with control panels and PLCs (Omron and Siemens preferred, Allen Bradley acceptable)
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Flexibility for rotating shifts, overtime, and weekend work
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Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Desirable:
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17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
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Experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to continuous improvement tools
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Familiarity with QC Story and risk assessment procedures
Why Should You Apply?
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Highly collaborative and motivated engineering team
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Competitive salary with structured overtime and comprehensive benefits
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Opportunity to work on a wide variety of equipment and projects
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Career progression and personal development supported through annual competency testing
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Great work-life balance with a predictable shift pattern
