Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician

Be part of something bigger!

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy. 

As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

About the role

As part of our ongoing growth and development we are recruiting for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team working across our two Newcastle sites which are 4 miles apart. You would be working weekly shift rotations of 6am – 2pm, 2pm – 10pm and 10pm - 6am (Monday to Friday). The salary consists of a basic pay package of £38,814.85 plus £2,968.79 shift allowance per annum. This totals £43,307,71.

Responsibilities

As a Multi Skilled  Maintenance Technician, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the availability and reliability of plant and machinery across two sites in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This involves proactive measures to minimize plant downtime through diligent maintenance practices, adherence to health and safety protocols, continuous improvement initiatives, and project work.

Duties will consist of but aren’t limited to:-

• Keeping machinery running smoothly
• Proactively resolving faults.
• Diagnostic tests and reactive maintenance to avoid faults occurring.

The Ideal Candidate will possess or be able to demonstrate:-

• You will need experience in maintenance and repair of industrial machinery.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work within confined spaces or at heights.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
• Availability for occasional work at different sites as required.

Be bold and take the leap!

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team! 
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 
To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers