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Full time

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On Site

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Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Shift Maintenance Technician

About the Role

The Technician is responsible for defined maintenance activities in production/site. The role maintains the machines based on preventive and predictive maintenance concept. It is responsible for troubleshooting technical problems and solving these problems using the DDS approach & root cause analysis. The technician supports and coaches the operators/colleagues in handling technical issues in the RST and site

What You Will Do

  • Is a role model for safety

  • Responsible for maintaining & troubleshooting the technology in their area of responsibility

  • Works towards a zero-breakdown & zero-stop-mentality and reducing the maintenance costs including working capital reduction for spare parts

  • Takes ownership for the overall site and working area.

  • Especially monitors the maintenance measurements like breakdowns & has a strong service-department mindset towards the operations/other departments

  • Works to standards and assures the team works to it (safety, quality, CL, CILs… etc) and secure the availability of standard technical documentation

  • Works securely with the expert maintenance tools (SAP-PM, SOP’S) and trains the teams in those

  • Performs high quality root-cause analysis for technical- and process-problems

  • Supports & suggests and implements improvements (e.g. safety, technology, process) and assures legal compliance on maintenance works

Who you are

  • Completed a recognised multi-skilled or mechanical engineering apprenticeship, ideally with City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3

  • Proven mechanical experience in heavy industry, manufacturing, or process environments

  • Strong troubleshooting skills and experience maintaining complex automated manufacturing systems

  • Skilled in planning, mentoring and problem-solving, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines

  • Experience using SAP for maintenance planning and execution

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good  |  Excel Together |  Be You with Us

Application End Date:

11 Jan 2026

Job Requisition ID:

Essity258723