Senior Mechanical Technician

About the role

As Senior Mechanical Technician in the days team at Prudhoe, you'll lead defined maintenance activities with a focus on mechanical systems. You'll be accountable for the performance and reliability of machinery through preventative and predictive maintenance strategies. This hands-on role is central to our ambition of zero breakdowns and zero stops, and will contribute to both short-term performance and long-term asset development.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Leadership : Manage and plan mechanical work on site, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and legal standards
• Technical Support : Coach and support operational colleagues in resolving mechanical issues and improving machine reliability
• Performance Management : Own mechanical maintenance KPIs and drive continuous improvement to meet departmental objectives
• System Oversight : Manage mechanical work through SAP (CMMS), ensuring accurate planning, execution, and documentation
• Contractor Management : Oversee mechanical contractors and uphold high standards of work, including quality audits and commissioning
• Team Development : Lead and mentor junior technicians, fostering skill development and capability growth
• Workshop Excellence : Maintain workshop standards and ensure permit control and health & safety adherence

Requirements

• 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, including large rotating equipment and hydraulics
• 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
• Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
• More About Prudhoe
• Located in Northumberland, Prudhoe is home to one of Essity's key manufacturing sites in the UK. The site plays a vital role in producing essential hygiene products and offers a dynamic, team-oriented environment where safety and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.
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• Application End Date:
• 29 Jun 2026
• Job Requisition ID:
• Essity258005

Benefits

Additional Information

Ready to lead with purpose and precision? Do you want to drive maintenance excellence and empower your team to innovate for good? Are you passionate about creating safer, more efficient operations? Join us at Essity and help shape the future of mechanical reliability at Prudhoe.

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