Mechanical Maintenance Technician

MECHANICAL BIASED MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN LOCATION – GATESHEAD SALARY £40,016 INCLUDING SHIFT ALLOWANCE SHIFTS – CONTINENTAL (4 SHIFT ROATION) Zenith People are working with our client who are a Manufacturer based here in the North-East and are looking for an experienced, Time-served Mechanical Biased Maintenance Technician to join their team on a permanent basis. Key Responsibilities: * Work proactively to maintain and repair equipment across multiple areas of the plant. * Promptly respond to breakdowns and planned maintenance work. * To carry out routine Mechanical Maintenance e.g. Pumps, bearings etc and to assist in electrical maintenance wherever possible. * To always work safely observing instructions, procedures, permits, safety systems, lock offs, and other protocols applicable. * To maintain plant and equipment both reactively (e.g. breakdowns), and proactively (e.g. PPMs, spares build-up). * To identify root causes wherever possible and to communicate with relevant personnel. * To communicate all relevant and necessary information with lead technician, maintenance technician, colleagues or others within the organisation. * To hand over any work which remains incomplete at the end of a shift * To refer to records, drawings, manuals, and other material as necessary * To comply with all company policies and rules Qualifications: * Completed Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. * Qualified to a minimum standard of ONC/HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3. If you are an experienced Mechanical Biased Maintenance Technician and would like to be considered for this role please click apply now