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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Theo James Recruitment
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Newton Aycliffe, Durham DL5 5HG, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Discounts

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  • The job title is Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias, located in Newton Aycliffe.
  • The salary is competitive with performance-based incentives, and candidates are required to have completed a recognized multi-skilled apprenticeship.
  • Candidates should possess an ONC (or equivalent) in an engineering-related discipline and have experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • The role involves maintaining production lines, responding to breakdowns, and undertaking Planned Preventative Maintenance on various machinery.
  • The company offers an excellent benefits package, including a matched pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career progression.

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Newton Aycliffe

Salary: Competitive + Performance-Based Incentives

Benefits:

  • Employee discount platform
  • Company pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life Assurance (up to 6x annual salary)
  • Generous holiday allowance (25 days + bank holidays)
  • Enhanced family-friendly leave
  • Health & wellbeing support (medical, dental, mental health)
  • Learning & development opportunities
  • Global career pathways
  • Flexible working arrangements where possible

Working Hours: Two-shift pattern

Job Description

This is a multi-skilled maintenance role with a strong electrical focus. You will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of manufacturing equipment and services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain production lines, including automated assembly machines, palletisers, and specialised assembly cells
  • Respond to breakdowns, carry out fault finding, and perform timely repairs on PLCs, electric drives, robotics, pneumatics, and screwdrivers
  • Undertake Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities on machinery and plant
  • Report on breakdown causes and recommend countermeasures
  • Support commissioning and installation projects across assembly and moulding factories
  • Contribute to in-house manufacturing projects
  • Ensure strict adherence to safe working practices and health & safety rules

Skills & Experience

  • Strong electrical bias with proven technical competencies
  • Completed a recognised multi-skilled apprenticeship
  • ONC (or equivalent) in an engineering-related discipline
  • Knowledge of Siemens PLCs and Fanuc Robotics (training will be provided where necessary)
  • Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Why Should You Apply?

  • Competitive salary with performance-based recognition
  • Excellent benefits package including pension, life assurance, and wellbeing support
  • Clear opportunities for career progression and global mobility
  • A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth
  • Be part of an award-winning employer recognised for excellence in people development and workplace wellbeing

The Company

Join a global manufacturing leader with a history of innovation and excellence. With over 300 years of pioneering spirit, this organisation continues to push boundaries in engineering and technology — not just for the sake of change, but to make a real difference for customers, employees, and the wider world. They are committed to fostering a culture built on purpose, collaboration, and innovation, where every team member is supported to thrive and succeed.

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