The CompanyNigel Wright is supporting a market leading manufacturing business in the Food Industry, in their search for an experienced Maintenance Technician.  Salary – circa £50,000Shift - Panama Shift PatternLocation – GatesheadThe RoleThe experienced Maintenance Technician will be required to –
·       Consistent reporting of all activities including breakdown repair.
·       Target the completion of 100% of PM’s, using forward thinking to get maintenance done whenever possible.
·       Understanding of health & safety, rules and regulations.
·       To assist in initiatives and proactive working to keep site waste below 3%.
·       To support an engineering function that can deliver 85% OEE on site.
·       Support with PLCs, HMI Scada controlled systems.
·       Effectively respond to breakdowns across a fast-paced manufacturing site.The PersonMaintenance Technician applicants will have –

• Completed Apprenticeship with a NVQ L3 or above in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering
• Strong communication skills, working effectively with all stakeholders on site
• Experience in manufacturing industry within a dedicated maintenance role 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a business investing in their site and people.