WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? Competitive salary with a generous shift allowance Permanent role Durham location 26 days holiday plus 7 bank holidays Mini private health care package Company pension Continental shift pattern with 1 week off per month within rotationTHE BUSINESSDo you hold a strong mechanical skill set and do you have experience working within a fast–paced manufacturing environment?Are you passionate to eradicate the occurrence of breakdowns? Are you willing to drive continuous improvements?If yes please read on Westray Recruitment Group has a unique opportunity for you to work as a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Technician on a permanent contract.We are representing a truly world class manufacturer who has invested millions in all areas of the business, adding the latest technologies and specialist production machinery to its armoury. This role is based in Durham.The role works a varied continental shift pattern and comes with an excellent competitive salary. This incredible organisation places its workers at the core in everything they do holding values of excellence, honesty & integrity, community spirit, collaboration & communication at the very heart of the business.THE ROLE Delivering mechanical fault finding and diagnostic work Ensuring the seamless delivery of both planned and reactive maintenance Updating maintenance schedules Working with limited supervision, devising solutions to complex problems Replacing parts within automated production lines in the form of complete asset strip down and repair Undertaking fabrication duties Optimising the manufacturing processes – improving efficiencies, reducing wastage, enhancing yield and reducing costTHE PERSON Experienced in Mechanical maintenance with recognised mechanical apprenticeship Educated to ONC/HNC equivalents Experienced identifying production problems/deficiencies and able to methodically problem solve Highly skilled working on welding, hydraulic pneumatics, motors and gear boxes Strong fabrication background Understanding of H&S Holding a degree of multi–skilling Possessing strong oral and written communication skills Proven ability to fault find and repair large complex pieces of mechanical equipmentTHE PACKAGE The salary is competitive to the North East market and can be discussed during 1st call! This is a permanent role working a varied continental shift pattern. Averaging a 42–hour week 6am–6pm/6pm–6amTO APPLYPlease send your updated CV to Johnny Hutton or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group