Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician

Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician
Location: Darlington, County Durham, UK
Contract: Permanent

Salary: Salary: £37,501 to £47,500 (depending on experience)

Basic from £31,501 to £38,500 (depending on experience)

Shift allowance:

During training: approx. £6,000.00 per annum

Weekend shifts: approx. £9,000.00 per annum

We are a specialist recruitment agency seeking applications on behalf of our client, a leading global manufacturing organisation. They are looking for a talented, electrically qualified Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician to join their advanced product development team.

Shift Pattern

• Training Shifts (first 6 months) rotating weekly, 37.5 hours:
  • Monday Friday: 6.00am 2.00pm
  • Monday Friday: 2.00pm 10.00pm

• Ongoing Rotating Weekend Shifts (4-week cycle):
  • Fri/Sat/Sun Days: 7.00am 7.00pm
  • Fri/Sat/Sun Nights: 7.00pm 7.00am
  • Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon Days: 7.00am 7.00pm
  • Fri/Sat/Sun Nights: 7.00pm 7.00am

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain and repair a wide range of equipment, ensuring smooth operations across the facility.
• Maximise machinery uptime through process capability and reliability.
• Operate and optimise development test cells, supporting new innovations.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, minimising downtime and maintaining production schedules.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by preventing issues before they occur.
• Uphold high standards of safety and quality across all equipment and systems.

Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting, installing, testing, and maintaining mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong problem-solving ability with critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication skills to work with colleagues, suppliers, and partners.
• Independent working style, able to manage workload and work safely with electrical/energy systems.

Qualifications (Essential)

• HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Electrical NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds 2365 Level 3 Electrotechnical or equivalent 
• City & Guilds 2382-15 (18th Edition) or equivalent electrical qualification

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or background.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV today.

INDMAN