Maintenance Technician – Bedlington

About the role

Our client, a leading company in their sector, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their growing team in Bedlington. You will be responsible for keeping plant and equipment running efficiently, supporting production targets and contributing to continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns, diagnose faults and carry out repairs.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and keep accurate maintenance logs.
• Undertake fault finding, source parts and raise purchase requisitions.
• Carry out minor electronic repairs and set up machines, training others as needed.
• Participate in Quality Improvement Teams and conduct risk assessments on plant equipment.

Required profile

• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or HNC in a relevant engineering/maintenance discipline.
• 5+ years of post‑apprenticeship experience in fault diagnosis and maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of Total Planned Maintenance (TPM) principles.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Pneumatics
• SAP (desirable)

What we offer

• Early shift (06:30‑14:30) and late shift (14:30‑23:00) options.
• Shift premiums of 17.57% (early) and 22.97% (late).
• Competitive salary of £32,869 per year.