Senior Maintenance Technician

Senior Maintenance Technician (Continental Shifts)
Location: Newton Aycliffe
Salary: £52,582.50 (Inc. 35% Shift Allowance)
Job Type: Full-time | 12-hour continental shifts (days and nights)

An established manufacturing company based in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join its team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing production equipment, ensuring maximum uptime through both reactive and preventative maintenance.

Opportunities are available across multiple technician levels, from entry-level to senior roles, with progression tied to technical ability, experience, and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and resolve equipment breakdowns promptly.

• Perform planned maintenance in line with schedules.

• Support and mentor junior technicians and apprentices.

• Use condition monitoring and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimise equipment performance.

Requirements:

• HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.

• Proven experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.

• Familiarity with pneumatics, robotics, PLCs, or laser systems (depending on tier).

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to equipment reliability.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary with shift allowance

• Private medical insurance and life cover

• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Pension scheme and cycle to work programme

• Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives

• Free on-site parking

This is an excellent opportunity for motivated maintenance professionals looking to grow their career within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment.