Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: North East England (multi-site, field-based)

Salary: £36K DoE

Contract Type: Full-time, shift-based (including standby and call-out duties)

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to support the maintenance and operation across multiple different machines and systems.

Working on a shift roster, you will be responsible for maintaining a wide range of equipment and associated ICT infrastructure. The role combines hands-on engineering with remote diagnostics to ensure high system availability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment to agreed performance standards
• Respond to incidents and service requests, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal disruption
• Monitor system performance and identify trends to improve reliability and efficiency
• Support major incident response and contribute to root cause analysis
• Carry out installation, configuration, and testing of hardware and software systems
• Maintain accurate records, asset data, and technical documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering developments
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, data security, and operational procedures
• Provide technical updates and liaise with control teams and stakeholders
• Support ICT projects and system upgrades
  

What We're Looking For

• Experience in maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of electronic or ICT-based systems
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018)
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
• Knowledge of networking, hardware systems, or payment systems (desirable)
• Ability to work in a field-based role, often as a lone worker
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Flexibility to work shifts, standby, and emergency call-outs
  

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (company vehicle provided)
• Ability to handle sensitive equipment and follow strict security procedures
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and professional development
  

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary and shift allowances
• Company vehicle for work use
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work with critical infrastructure in a dynamic environment
  

About You

You are a self-motivated engineer or technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You take pride in delivering high-quality work, solving complex problems, and ensuring essential systems remain operational for thousands of daily users.

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