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Maintenance Technician

Posted 18 June 2026
Salary Competitive Salary
LocationNorthallerton
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector TechnicalManufacturing
ReferenceJ140500
Job FunctionMaintenance

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

  • A full-time and permanent role from day 1!

  • The opportunity to work with an industry-leading manufacturer

  • Immediate starts available

  • A highly competitive basic salary!

  • Holiday entitlement

  • Company pension

  • Free onsite parking

  • Health and Wellbeing programme

MTrec’s new job opportunity:

MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our industry-leading, manufacturing client, in their search for an experienced Maintenance Technician.

If you have previous experience within factory-based maintenance and are looking for your next, long-term career move, apply now for an immediate response!

The Job you will do:

  • Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and respond to equipment breakdowns across plant, facilities, and utilities.

  • Diagnose faults, troubleshoot issues, and perform repairs on mechanical, electrical, and process equipment.

  • Calibrate and test plant equipment, alarms, and instrumentation in line with CMMS schedules, manufacturer recommendations, and regulatory requirements.

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and close out work orders using the CMMS.

  • Monitor plant performance using systems such as BMS and identify opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.

  • Manage spare parts inventory to support operational continuity.

  • Coordinate and supervise maintenance contractors, ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standard.

  • Administer permit-to-work systems, including LOTO, hot work, and general maintenance permits.

  • Plan and coordinate equipment shutdowns in conjunction with management and production teams.

  • Perform general facility maintenance, housekeeping, and upkeep of plant services, including wastewater treatment systems where applicable.

  • Participate in on-call and out-of-hours support as required for critical plant issues.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing plant reliability, safety, and operational performance.

About you:

  • You will be a time-served maintenance technician with proven experience within manufacturing/ engineering.

  • Ideally, you will be multiskilled in bias and capable of working on a range of electrical and mechanical systems.

  • Ability to interact with suppliers, internal customers and external contractors.

  • Results-driven

  • Continuous Improvement mindset

  • Excellent problem solving & analytical ability

  • Compliance focused

  • Ability to demonstrate good computer skills

  • Good team player who can use their initiative