Maintenance Technician

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We are looking for a talented Maintenance Technician to join our team specialising in Manufacturing for our Maintenance department in Darlington, United Kingdom.



PLEASE NOTE: Shift Pattern is currently 4 on 4 off (2 12hr days / 2 12hr nights).



In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:




Drive system reliability: troubleshoot, repair and enhance complex mechanical, electrical and control systems to keep production running smoothly.


Improve equipment performance: identify issues early and implement improvements that reduce downtime and increase efficiency.


Champion safe working practices: apply rigorous safety protocols when working with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.


Lead and support colleagues: act as a formal resource for less‑experienced team members, offering guidance and technical support.


Enhance maintenance processes: contribute to preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance activities.


Support continuous improvement: participate in initiatives to improve quality, safety, material flow and team development.


Maintain high workmanship standards: ensure all tasks meet quality requirements, documentation standards and engineering specifications.


Adapt quickly to change: respond effectively to evolving production needs and shifting priorities.


Drive Improvements: Enter breakdown information into a CMMS to provide data to drive machine performance and uptime.




To be successful in this role, you will need the following:




Mechanical and Electrical fault‑finding: Ability to diagnose issues on complex systems using schematic drawings, diagrams and testing equipment.


Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems: Confident working with industrial energy sources and associated safety controls.


Understanding of machine safety systems: Including LOTO procedures and safe working practices and knowledge of safety control systems.


Experience with automation: Siemens PLC knowledge (fault finding and programming) and robot experience would be advantageous. Familiarity of powered conveyor systems and their controls is preferable.




Education/Experience:




Time‑served Maintenance Technician background: Must have served a recognised apprenticeship in a relevant discipline supported by NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.


Relevant technical qualifications: such as ONC/HNC in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic engineering.


Significant hands‑on experience: gained in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with the ability to work safely with multiple energy sources.




The compensation for this role is aligned with a local bargained or unionised agreement.



Job Manufacturing



Organization Cummins Inc.



Role Category On-site with Flexibility



Job Type Shop



ReqID 2429812



Relocation Package No



100% On-Site Yes



Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.