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Permanent

Multiskilled Maintenance Technician

We Are Zenith
Washington
money-bag £60000 - £60335/annum Inclusive of Conti Shift Allowance
Posted: 27 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 26 September 2026
Ref: 225485518

We Are Zenith are excited to be working with our client who are an expanding North-East based Manufacturer and are recruiting for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician on a permanent basis.

The main purpose the role is to proactively maintain and improve production equipment across the plant.

Main duties include but are not limited to

  • Diagnosing and rectifying faults on production equipment
  • Perform thorough maintenance as scheduled by the CMMS
  • Work as part of the Production shift team communicating issues to other Technicians and Engineers
  • Complete shift log, detailing all relevant information to ensure continuation and/or review of repair.
  • Assisting with the commissioning, development and improvement of production equipment
  • Some overtime working is expected
  • Any other duties commensurate with the position as and when required.

Candidate Profile

  • Time served & qualified to a minimum level of BTEC ONC is Essential
  • Be willing to undergo training as identified through Engineers/Team Leaders.
  • Help to develop and improve PPM’s

Knowledge and Experience Required

  • At least two years recent post apprenticeship experience
  • Candidates should have experience in a similar role including a good knowledge of Electro - Pneumatic machinery which is PLC controlled
  • Experience in FMCG. Not heavy industry
  • Capable of machining to <0.1mm tolerances on lathe/milling m/c.
  • Mechanical or Electrical bias but Multi skilled
  • Good diagnostic/problem solving and communication skills
  • The ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team and assist in prioritization where applicable.
  • Ability to perform when under pressure.

Hours of work

Continental Shift Pattern working 6am until 6pm and 6pm to 6am working 12 hour shifts on a 4 weekly rotation.  Average working week is 42 hours per week with every other weekend off.   If you are a time-served Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician with a background in High Volume Manufacturing and would like to be considered for this vacancy, please click apply now.

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