Maintenance Support Technician

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Job Title: Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician

Location: Skinningrove, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Hours: 40.83 average per week, Full Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 06:50 to 19:00 two days on, 18:50 to 07:00 two nights on, 4 days off.

Salary:  Annual Circa.  £42,498 per annum (£49,510 per annum inclusive of shift premium)

£19.94 per hour day shift, £26.52 per hour night shift

 

Additional Overtime may be available and would be additional to the above.

 

Travel: Up to 5% for training and development

Closing Date:

 

 

About Caterpillar Skinningrove

Caterpillar Skinningrove, located near Teesside, began operations in 1998. The facility produces steel track shoes. When mounted on the track link assembly, the track shoes form the 'Cat track' found on Hydraulic Excavators, Track Type Loaders, and Track Type Tractors.

 

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

• 291.75 Annual holiday hours including bank holidays

•  Additional holiday hours awarded every 3 years (maximum 5 days)

• Monthly Gainshare bonus

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (Contribution doubled by Company up to

10%)

• Share Ownership Scheme (50% Company matched)

• Personalised Flexible Benefits (Medical/Dental Cover, EV Car lease, holiday purchase etc)

• Employee Assistance Program

 

The Opportunity:

As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for completing planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure a high level of uptime is achieved on a wide range of equipment throughout the facility.

What skills/experience you will have:

• NVQ Level 3 / Time served Apprentice background or equivalent qualification, preferably with the latest I.E.E. 17th/18th Edition - you will be asked for copies of these certificates.

• Operating PLC, Electrical / Electronic & CNC systems, Fault finding & diagnostics.
• Ability to read electrical / mechanical schematics and PLC ladder listings.

• Maintenance and fault-finding experience (Mechanical and Electrical) in a manufacturing environment
• An interest in problem solving and passion to learn
• Highly motivated with a proactive attitude towards continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and be comfortable to work independently

 

Top candidates will also have:

• NEBOSH/IOSH Qualification or experience and evidence of safety improvement activities

• Hydraulic and mechanical experience.
• Experience ABB Robots
• Driving licence, recognised forklift licence, MEWP license

 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Maximise equipment availability and uptime through effective fault analysis, Pareto techniques and condition monitoring.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across electrical, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to support reliable and efficient production.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to minimise downtime and maintain equipment availability.
• Lead and support projects within your area of responsibility, from identification through to implementation.
• Conduct root cause analysis following equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost, efficiency and equipment performance, while maintaining awareness of departmental budgets.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and personal accountability, working collaboratively across teams and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

 

Responsible for maintenance on the following equipment:

• Automated Metal Cutting Equipment including Laser and Plasma
• Automated Paint Plant
• Welding equipment
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
• Electronic Torque equipment
• Automated Moving Lines/AGVs
• Hydraulic Presses
• Overhead and Semi Goliath Cranes

 

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining

equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and

diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a

better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced, carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer

network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

 

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please

demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria

outlined.

 

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

 

Posting Dates:

November 12, 2026 - November 26, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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