Kinetic plc
Maintenance Technician
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£40000 - £46000 per annum
Wallsend, England, North East
Maintenance Technician
Permanent
Maintenance Technician
Competitive salary with shift allowance
3 shift pattern (mornings/afternoons/nights)
Monday - Friday
Wallsend
We are seeking a Maintenance Technician with either an electrical or mechanical bias to ensure the reliability and availability of plant and machinery. This role is focused on minimizing downtime through effective maintenance, SMED activities, continuous improvement projects, and strict adherence to health and safety standards.
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.
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Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven track record in implementing continuous improvement and best practice maintenance.
Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications confidentially and we review all submissions. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.
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Job Reference: 972581
Contact: Sarah Cobb
Tel: 0191 482 3777
Email: sarah.cobb@kinetic-skilled.co.uk
Maintenance Technician
Competitive salary with shift allowance
3 shift pattern (mornings/afternoons/nights)
Monday - Friday
Wallsend
We are seeking a Maintenance Technician with either an electrical or mechanical bias to ensure the reliability and availability of plant and machinery. This role is focused on minimizing downtime through effective maintenance, SMED activities, continuous improvement projects, and strict adherence to health and safety standards.
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.
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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.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven track record in implementing continuous improvement and best practice maintenance.
Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications confidentially and we review all submissions. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.
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