Temporary
Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias)
Middlesbrough

Posted 4 days ago
Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias)
Teesside
Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician looking to bring your skills to a robust industrial environment?
Wolviston Management Services are supporting a long-standing client in the Teesside area, where materials are reprocessed into high-energy pellets for use in manufacturing. It''s a fast-paced, industrial site.
What You''ll Be Working With:
You''ll be supporting a busy, hands-on maintenance team and working with critical plant equipment including:
- Belt Conveyors
- Mechanical Shredders
- Drier Units
- Drag Chains
- NIR Optical Sorters
- Pellet Mills
- Planned Maintenance
Carry out preventative maintenance activities to ensure optimum plant performance and reliability. - Reactive & Corrective Repairs
Diagnose faults and execute efficient repairs to minimise downtime across mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. - Continuous Improvement
Identify recurring issues, propose improvement actions, and support plant modifications and upgrades. - Health, Safety & Compliance
Work to strict site safety standards and contribute to a proactive safety-first culture. - Team Collaboration
Support your maintenance colleagues and production teams to ensure seamless handovers and effective communication.
- Apprenticeship qualified - NVQ Level 3 minimum in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
- Desirable qualifications - HNC, City & Guilds, or equivalent.
- Multiskilled mindset - While mechanical bias is essential, a working knowledge of electrical systems and industrial safety is advantageous.
- Process industry experience - Background in steel, heavy manufacturing, aggregates, or similar industries is highly beneficial.
- Strong diagnostics & fault-finding skills - Logical thinker with the ability to act decisively.
- Team player - Reliable, communicative, and safety-conscious.
- Be part of a site where your work makes a visible impact every day.
- Long-term opportunity with a business committed to continuous investment in its plant and people.
- Hands-on, no-nonsense role for someone who thrives in tough environments.
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