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.