Multiskilled Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Newton Aycliffe
Shift Pattern: Continentals

Salary: £54,159
(£40,118 +35% shift allowance)

Benefits:

* Competitive salary package

* Ongoing training and development opportunities

* Career progression within a growing engineering environment

* Supportive and collaborative team culture

* Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies

The Company:

Our client is a well-established and innovative manufacturing organisation operating at the forefront of advanced engineering and production technologies. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, quality, and operational excellence, they provide a dynamic environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to meaningful improvements across the business.

They pride themselves on fostering a positive and collaborative workplace, where teamwork, innovation, and accountability are key drivers of success.

Benefits:

Structured training and upskilling opportunities

Clear progression pathways (including leadership opportunities)

Modern working environment with advanced equipment

Strong health & safety culture

Involvement in continuous improvement and innovation projects

Job Description:

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring all plant equipment and machinery operate efficiently with minimal downtime while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Responding to equipment breakdowns and resolving issues efficiently

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

Diagnosing faults using root cause analysis techniques

Working collaboratively with production, engineering, and operations teams

Maintaining accurate technical reports and work orders

Supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Managing spare parts and liaising with suppliers/vendors

Additional responsibilities (Tier 4):

Leading training and development of team members

Analysing maintenance data to identify trends and improvements

Modifying maintenance schedules and implementing condition-based monitoring

Supporting audits and driving continuous improvement projects

Acting as a leader within the team and stepping in for management when required

Skills & Experience:

Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills

Experience with fault finding, repair, and reading technical schematics

Knowledge of pneumatics, robotics, and PLC systems

Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot automation systems

Engineering qualification (HNC, NVQ Level 4, or equivalent)

Additional for Tier 4:

Leadership experience

Ability to create and modify PLC programs

Experience with advanced/cleanroom equipment (desirable)

Project management experience (small-scale projects)

Why Should You Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that invests in its people and technology. You’ll gain hands-on experience with advanced systems, develop your technical and leadership skills, and play a key role in driving operational excellence.

Whether you're looking to step into a more senior role or grow within a high-performing engineering environment, this position offers both challenge and long-term career progression
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed