Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Multi Skilled Technician

Location: Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
Salary: £47,803 PA
Working Hours: Continental Shifts (2days,2night – 6 days off)

Benefits: Comprehensive package including overtime opportunities, potential call-out arrangements, and development programs

The Company:

Our client is a leading player in the manufacturing industry with a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and reliability. They are undergoing significant investment in their engineering and maintenance systems, making this an exciting opportunity to be part of a site-wide transformation. With aging assets and a need for modernisation, this role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to long-term improvements and gain exposure to a wide range of mechanical and electrical equipment.

Job Description:

As a Multi Skilled Technician, you will provide hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting support for manufacturing plant equipment. You will work closely with engineering teams and contractors to improve equipment integrity and plant reliability. This includes executing preventative, planned, and unplanned maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with safety systems, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering maintenance tasks safely and efficiently
• Supporting breakdown response, preventative maintenance, and planned outages
• Engaging in root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Leading or supervising contractor teams when required
• Working within a multidisciplinary maintenance team

Skills & Experience:

Qualifications & Experience:

• Time-served apprenticeship and HNC (or equivalent) in a multi-discipline maintenance field
• Experience in a manufacturing or similar environment
• Strong understanding of maintenance systems and reliability engineering

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in rotating equipment, electrical control panels, motors, PLCs, and robotics
• Ability to read P&IDs and engineering drawings
• Experience with SAP, MS Excel, and standard IT systems
• Capable of writing high-quality risk assessments and implementing safe systems of work

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong safety focus and adherence to compliance
• Self-driven with leadership by example
• Effective team player and communicator
• Willingness to coach and develop others

Why Should You Apply?

• Be part of a major transformation project improving plant systems and reliability
• Join a company that values safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
• Enjoy a varied and challenging role with excellent development opportunities
• Work with a skilled and supportive team in a dynamic manufacturing environment

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