/Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Darlington, GBRplvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
Not disclosed
// Posted
2 months ago

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Maintenance Technician to join our team specialising in Manufacturing for our Maintenance department in Darlington, United Kingdom.

PLEASE NOTE: Shift Pattern is currently 4 on 4 off (2 12hr days / 2 12hr nights).

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

  • Drive system reliability: troubleshoot, repair and enhance complex mechanical, electrical and control systems to keep production running smoothly.

  • Improve equipment performance: identify issues early and implement improvements that reduce downtime and increase efficiency.

  • Champion safe working practices: apply rigorous safety protocols when working with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

  • Lead and support colleagues: act as a formal resource for less‑experienced team members, offering guidance and technical support.

  • Enhance maintenance processes: contribute to preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance activities.

  • Support continuous improvement: participate in initiatives to improve quality, safety, material flow and team development.

  • Maintain high workmanship standards: ensure all tasks meet quality requirements, documentation standards and engineering specifications.

  • Adapt quickly to change: respond effectively to evolving production needs and shifting priorities.

  • Drive Improvements: Enter breakdown information into a CMMS to provide data to drive machine performance and uptime.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

  • Mechanical and Electrical fault‑finding: Ability to diagnose issues on complex systems using schematic drawings, diagrams and testing equipment.

  • Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems: Confident working with industrial energy sources and associated safety controls.

  • Understanding of machine safety systems: Including LOTO procedures and safe working practices and knowledge of safety control systems.

  • Experience with automation: Siemens PLC knowledge (fault finding and programming) and robot experience would be advantageous. Familiarity of powered conveyor systems and their controls is preferable.

Education/Experience:

  • Time‑served Maintenance Technician background: Must have served a recognised apprenticeship in a relevant discipline supported by NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

  • Relevant technical qualifications: such as ONC/HNC in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic engineering.

  • Significant hands‑on experience: gained in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with the ability to work safely with multiple energy sources.

The compensation for this role is aligned with a local bargained or unionised agreement.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2429812

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

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