Engineering Technician

The Opportunity
Wolviston Management Services are pleased to be supporting our client in the recruitment of an experienced Engineering Technician to join their established Engineering & Maintenance team in Middlesbrough.
Operating within a diverse heavy industrial and logistics environment , our client has a long-established presence in the Teesside region and operates a wide range of complex plant, equipment and infrastructure.
This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands-on engineering professional to join a varied and fast-paced operation, supporting the reliability, safety and performance of critical plant and equipment across the site.
We are keen to hear from candidates from a variety of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, plant, marine and heavy industrial maintenance backgrounds.
The Role
Working as part of the Engineering & Maintenance team, you will support the inspection, maintenance, repair and improvement of a diverse range of industrial equipment and site assets.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance activities
• Responding to breakdowns and completing reactive repairs
• Fault finding and diagnosing mechanical and/or electrical issues
• Conducting equipment inspections, servicing and routine maintenance
• Supporting engineering projects, modifications and equipment upgrades
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures
• Working closely with engineering and operational teams to minimise downtime

Equipment & Assets
You will have the opportunity to work across a varied range of equipment, including:

• Cranes and lifting equipment
• Overhead cranes
• Conveyors and material handling systems
• Fixed and mobile plant
• Locomotives
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Mechanical drives and rotating equipment
• Marine and heavy industrial assets

About You
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Plant Engineering
• Marine Engineering
• Crane and Lifting Equipment Engineering
• Overhead Crane Maintenance
• Heavy Industrial Maintenance
• Manufacturing and Production Engineering
• Mobile Plant Maintenance
• Military Engineering

You may currently be working as an Engineering Technician, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Technician, Plant Engineer or within a similar hands-on engineering position.
Ideally, you will bring:

• Previous engineering or maintenance experience within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, marine, plant, logistics or similar environment
• Strong practical fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive approach to maintenance and equipment reliability
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A flexible approach to working across different types of plant and equipment

What's on Offer?

• Company pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Varied and interesting engineering work
• Exposure to a diverse range of industrial plant and equipment
• Long-term career development
• Supportive and experienced engineering team

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineering professional looking for a varied position where no two days are the same.
Apply today or contact Wolviston Management Services for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

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