DMW Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our engineering client for a permanent Maintenance Technician to join the team in Middlesbrough.

The ideal candidate will have a maintenance technician background within the chemical/petrochem or O&G sectors, have strong problem solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as being familiar with working on computers.

You'll either have a mechanical fitting background or be able to demonstrate strong mechanical skills along with instrument or electrical trade background.

* Competitive salary rising after 6m service

* Death in service benefit

* Pension match up to another 3%

* Overtime available

Key Responsibilities:

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Follow permit-to-work, isolation procedures, and complete relevant risk assessments.

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Identify and rectify equipment faults and service failures related to your trade.

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Perform scheduled maintenance in line with the company's maintenance plan.

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Work to company standards to minimise production impact and maximise plant uptime.

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Review and update maintenance procedures for accuracy and relevance.

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Support continuous improvement initiatives in safety, equipment availability, and efficiency.

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Carry out additional duties within your skill level as required.

SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality):

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Ensure all maintenance tasks comply with EHS requirements.

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Work safely and follow company health & safety guidelines.

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Deliver high-quality work to reduce rework and ensure first-time fixes.

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Report accidents or near misses in line with company policy.

Equipment Management:

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Conduct fault finding and support improvements to prevent repeat failures.

Performance & Team Support:

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Contribute to KPIs like schedule adherence, first-time fix rate, and mean time to repair.

Communication:

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Liaise effectively with production teams.

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Provide technical input and maintenance updates during meetings and calls