WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Permanent role £40k per annum Mon to Thu (7:30am – 5pm) and Fri (7:30am – 3:30pm) = 43.5 hours per week South Tyneside location 31 days holiday (Inc. bank holidays) Company Pension Scheme SSP Scheme Profit Share Bonus subject to company performance Employee Assistance Programme Staff Discounts Free on-site parking THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit to a Mechanical (Bias) Maintenance Technician to work day shift for our client in the South Tyneside area.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that has continued to grow and thrive within its sector. Our client is recognised across the industry as the UK’s as a leading manufacturer in product range, market share, level of service and competitive pricing.

Our client encourages personal development and will offer internal/external training to enhance your career and develop further skills.

THE ROLE

You will work within the maintenance team to carry out planned preventative maintenance activities as scheduled Working to fix cnc based production machinery You will take part in projects including the introduction of new plant and equipment You will react effectively to plant and equipment breakdowns minimising downtime where possible, assisting in metalwork fabrication if required You will carry out a mixture of mechanical and some electrical repairs You will liaise with offsite engineers and contractors when planning repairs You will maintain a service and log of all repairs and service records Maintain a safe and tidy working environment ensuring H&S regulations are followed THE PERSON

You will have experience of FMCG, manufacturing or production environment Experienced working with hydraulic systems, gear boxes, motors, bearings, compressor systems, overhead cranes, sensors, valves, etc. You must hold recognised engineering qualifications, City & Guilds or equivalent Must be able to display an electrical skill set as part of multi skilling It is advantageous to hold BS 7671 18th edition although not essential You will be a flexible, self-motivated person who can troubleshoot, investigate, locate and repair faults You can work with minimum supervision, independently and as part of a team. TO APPLY

Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Engineering team who are leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Harry Mann at Westray Recruitment Group