Senior Maintenance Technician ( Mechanical Bias)

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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• 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.

Why Join?

• 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.