Engineering Technician

The Opportunity
Wolviston Management Services are pleased to be supporting our client in the recruitment of an experienced Engineering Technician to join their established Engineering & Maintenance team in Middlesbrough.
Operating within a diverse heavy industrial and logistics environment, our client has a long-established presence in the Teesside region and operates a wide range of complex plant, equipment and infrastructure.
This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands-on engineering professional to join a varied and fast-paced operation, supporting the reliability, safety and performance of critical plant and equipment across the site.
We are keen to hear from candidates from a variety of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, plant, marine and heavy industrial maintenance backgrounds.
The Role
Working as part of the Engineering & Maintenance team, you will support the inspection, maintenance, repair and improvement of a diverse range of industrial equipment and site assets.
Key responsibilities will include:

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance activities
Responding to breakdowns and completing reactive repairs
Fault finding and diagnosing mechanical and/or electrical issues
Conducting equipment inspections, servicing and routine maintenance
Supporting engineering projects, modifications and equipment upgrades
Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance
Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures
Working closely with engineering and operational teams to minimise downtime Equipment & Assets
You will have the opportunity to work across a varied range of equipment, including:

Cranes and lifting equipment
Overhead cranes
Conveyors and material handling systems
Fixed and mobile plant
Locomotives
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Mechanical drives and rotating equipment
Marine and heavy industrial assets About You
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Plant Engineering
Marine Engineering
Crane and Lifting Equipment Engineering
Overhead Crane Maintenance
Heavy Industrial Maintenance
Manufacturing and Production Engineering
Mobile Plant Maintenance
Military Engineering You may currently be working as an Engineering Technician, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Technician, Plant Engineer or within a similar hands-on engineering position.
Ideally, you will bring:

Previous engineering or maintenance experience within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, marine, plant, logistics or similar environment
Strong practical fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
A proactive approach to maintenance and equipment reliability
A strong commitment to health and safety
The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team
Good communication and organisational skills
A flexible approach to working across different types of plant and equipment What's on Offer?

Company pension scheme
Training and development opportunities
Varied and interesting engineering work
Exposure to a diverse range of industrial plant and equipment
Long-term career development
Supportive and experienced engineering team This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineering professional looking for a varied position where no two days are the same.

Apply today or contact Wolviston Management Services for a confidential discussion about the opportunity