Jackson Hogg are delighted to be supporting our long standing client for the appointment of a Mechanical Maintenance Technician on a permanent basis based in Newcastle. This role is a shift position rotating days and nights. Job Description Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of production machinery Diagnose and fault-find mechanical and electrical issues Read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems Support continuous improvement and breakdown reduction activities Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company standards Skills Required Open to a range of experience levels, including ex-forces / armed forces engineers Strong mechanical knowledge with basic to intermediate electrical understanding Confident working on industrial machinery Experience with hydraulics is essential PLC knowledge is beneficial but not essential Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently on shift