Full job descriptionWe are working with an established manufacturing business in Middlesbrough who is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Maintenance Technician to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a hands-on leadership role for an electrically biased maintenance professional, combining technical maintenance with responsibility for coordinating a small team and ensuring production equipment remains reliable and downtime is minimised.
Key Responsibilities:
*Lead and coordinate the maintenance team, allocating workloads and supporting technicians
*Carry out and oversee electrical and mechanical breakdown repairs
*Manage PPM and TPM schedules and ensure maintenance records are kept up to date
*Prioritise maintenance requirements to minimise production downtime
*Provide technical guidance, coaching and support to the team
*Identify recurring faults and drive improvements in equipment reliability
*Manage engineering spares and stock
*Support engineering projects, equipment upgrades and continuous improvement
*Maintain high standards of health and safety and safe working practices
*Work closely with production and management to agree maintenance priorities
About You:
You’ll have previous experience in a senior maintenance, team leader or supervisory role within manufacturing, with a strong electrical bias.
Ideally you will also have:
*Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance skills, alongside good mechanical knowledge
*Experience leading or coordinating a maintenance team
*Knowledge of PPM, TPM and preventative maintenance
*Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
*A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
*Strong communication and leadership skills
*18th Edition Wiring Regulations and/or PAT testing experience
*Experience within plastics, injection moulding, extrusion or similar manufacturing environments would be advantageous, as would relevant engineering qualifications.
What’s on Offer?
*£53,000–£55,000 salary
*Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm (Days only working pattern)
*Hands-on leadership role with genuine responsibility
*Opportunity to influence maintenance standards, team performance and site reliability
If you’re an experienced maintenance professional looking for your next step into a senior hands-on leadership role, we’d be keen to hear from you.