Job Description

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.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.