Maintenance Engineer ( Mechanical Bias )

Maintenance Technician
Location: Thirsk
Type: Full Time / Permanent
Wolviston Management Services is proud to be supporting our client, a leading provider of manufacturing solutions. Operating across multiple sectors including pharmaceutical, agrochemical and fine chemicals, the business is recognised for delivering high-quality, integrated manufacturing services to a blue-chip client base.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Technician to join a busy and fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering multi-skilled maintenance support to ensure the efficient operation of plant and equipment, minimising downtime and maintaining high safety standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Carry out fault finding, diagnostics, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment
• Provide reactive maintenance support, including rapid response to breakdowns
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance to optimise equipment reliability
• Repair or replace faulty components and assemblies
• Perform routine servicing of plant equipment including motors, valves, and systems
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and improvement of equipment
• Monitor plant performance and identify potential faults or inefficiencies
• Interpret technical drawings and schematics to support troubleshooting
• Carry out welding and fabrication tasks as required
• Maintain maintenance records and manage spare parts inventory
• Ensure all work is completed in line with site Health & Safety procedures, permits, and risk assessments

Requirements

• Proven experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role (mechanical and electrical)
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
• Welding/fabrication experience
• Good communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proactive approach with strong attention to detail
• Basic IT skills
• Flexible attitude to working hours, including occasional weekends
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces
• Full adherence to safe systems of work and PPE requirements

Desirable

• Previous experience supervising maintenance activities

Benefits

• Overtime opportunities
• Ongoing training and development