Maintenance technician (Plumbing/Mechanical Bias)

Maintenance Technician (Plumbing Bias)

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Salary: £46,000-£46,500 + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

Shifts: Earlies & Lates (1 in 5 weekend cover)

Our client, a well-established manufacturing business, is seeking a Maintenance Technician with a strong plumbing and mechanical maintenance background to support the operation of critical site services and production infrastructure.

This role would suit an industrial plumbing professional who has experience maintaining pipework, utility systems, pumps, valves and mechanical equipment within a manufacturing, process, chemical, pharmaceutical, facilities, or heavy industrial environment.

The Role

Working as part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving site-wide utility and production support systems, ensuring maximum reliability, safety and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
Diagnosing and repairing faults on industrial plumbing and mechanical systems.
Maintaining pipework, valves, pumps, pressure control equipment and associated infrastructure.
Supporting maintenance activities on gas, compressed air, water and utility distribution systems.
Responding quickly to breakdowns and site service issues to minimise downtime.
Assisting with plant shutdowns, equipment overhauls and continuous improvement projects.
Conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to improve reliability.
Ensuring compliance with health, safety and permit-to-work procedures.

About You

Our client is looking for a proactive and hands-on maintenance professional with:

Previous experience within manufacturing, process, chemical, utilities or industrial environments.
Strong industrial plumbing and pipework experience.
Experience working on pumps, valves, regulators and pressure systems.
Mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience.
Knowledge of PPM systems and breakdown response.
Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics or P&IDs.
Gas Safe qualification or industrial gas systems experience would be advantageous.
A recognised plumbing, mechanical or engineering qualification.

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates may currently be working as:

Maintenance Technician (Plumbing Bias)
Industrial Plumber
Site Services Engineer
Utilities Technician
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Facilities Maintenance Engineer
Mechanical Fitter
Service Engineer

Working Hours

Monday to Friday
Rotating early and late shifts
1 in 5 weekend cover
Overtime available

Salary & Benefits

£46,000-£46,500 basic salary
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
5% employer pension contribution
Life Assurance
Healthcare Plan
Employee Discount Scheme
Bike to Work Scheme

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