Maintenance Technician

Wolviston Management Services are delighted to be supporting our client in the search for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join their team based in Middlesbrough.
  
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a pioneering organisation. Working in a supportive, innovation-driven environment, you will gain exposure to state-of-the-art plant facilities and play a key role in supporting unique projects with real-world impact.
  
The Role
As a Maintenance Engineering Technician, you’ll take a hands-on approach to the efficient operation, maintenance, and improvement of pilot plant equipment and R&D facilities. Approximately 85% site-based and 15% office/administrative, this multi-skilled role requires both mechanical and electrical expertise.
You’ll be central to supporting process trials, troubleshooting technical issues, and implementing plant upgrades in collaboration with engineering and R&D teams.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems and components
• Service plant equipment, control systems (HMI/PLC) and associated instrumentation
• Support the operation and development of lab and pilot-scale equipment
• Participate in R&D production trials, proof-of-concept testing and process optimisation
• Operate and maintain plant utilities and safety systems (gas burners, compressed air, ATEX extractors)
• Ensure availability of critical spares and maintain accurate records
• Liaise with approved OEMs and external contractors
• Produce clear documentation of work, observations, and equipment performance
• Support external and customer site trials as required
• Promote continuous improvement in maintenance, safety, and efficiency

Abut you
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• HNC or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (desirable)
• Minimum 10 years’ industrial maintenance experience in process, manufacturing, or heavy industry
• Knowledge of control systems, sensors, actuators, and plant instrumentation
• Welding experience (preferred)
• Previous exposure to pilot plant or R&D environments (advantageous)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, self-motivated approach with excellent communication skills
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance (including dental and optical)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• On-site private parking
• Career development opportunities in a unique R&D environment
• Collaborative, forward-thinking team culture