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.
