Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician – Chemical Manufacturing (Sunderland)

A leading chemical manufacturing site in Sunderland is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to join its engineering team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong mechanical expertise, experience in hazardous environments, and a commitment to high safety and operational standards.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing a wide range of mechanical equipment across the site. You’ll play a key role in ensuring plant reliability, safety, and efficiency, working both independently and alongside the wider engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out maintenance, repair, installation, and commissioning of mechanical plant equipment

* Ensure all work complies with health, safety, environmental, and statutory requirements

* Use CMMS systems to manage, record, and complete maintenance tasks

* Diagnose faults, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions

* Support planned shutdowns, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives

* Work within permit-to-work systems, ensuring proper risk assessments and isolations are in place

* Assist with project work, including installation, commissioning, and handover of new equipment

* Maintain high housekeeping standards and promote a positive safety culture

* Report defects, near misses, and unsafe conditions promptly

* Support and mentor colleagues where required

About You

* Proven experience in a mechanical maintenance role within a chemical, process, or heavy industrial environment

* Knowledge of hazardous area working practices (CompEx Mechanical preferred)

* Ideally experience working under COMAH regulations or similar high-hazard industries

* Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation

* Experience using CMMS systems for maintenance planning and reporting

* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation

* Proactive, flexible, and able to respond to breakdowns and operational needs

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* Opportunity to work in a high-performing, safety-focused environment

* Ongoing training and development

* Exposure to complex plant systems and engineering projects

Additional Information

* Flexibility required for overtime, call-outs, and shutdown periods

* Involvement in emergency response and incident support as needed