Maintenance Technician

MTrec Ltd Technical; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Newton Aycliffe to join a stable and supportive engineering team. Responsibilities include planned preventative maintenance, servicing equipment, and troubleshooting breakdowns. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or higher, experience in maintenance, and strong communication skills. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic business with significant career progression prospects.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Early Friday finish

Qualifications

• Time served and ideally multi-skilled, with a bias towards Electrical or Mechanical.
• Previous experience as an industrial maintenance technician or in an equivalent role.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on machinery & equipment.
• Service and maintain motors, conveyor systems, and production-related equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns efficiently.

Skills

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Communication skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Report writing

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above

Tools

PLC systems

Hand tools

Machine tools

Job description

Rewards and Benefits on Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Company pension
• Opportunity to join a secure and rapidly expanding business
• Free on-site parking
• Early Friday finish
• Full benefits discussed later in the process.

Working Hours

• 2x Shift System - Dayshift & Backshift
• 6:00 - 14:30
• 13:30 - 22:00

MTrec's New Opportunity

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious engineering client, based in Newton Aycliffe, with their plans for growth and expansion, by recruiting a permanent Maintenance Engineer to join their team. You will be joining an expanding, dynamic company, with an excellent team-based culture and huge progression opportunities. Our client is experiencing a period of sustained growth and expansion as they widen their customer portfolio, with high-value orders secured for many years into the future. You will be joining a very stable and supportive business, where you will enjoy a varied working environment, a great team culture and a fantastic new career move.

If you have a background in maintenance within engineering/manufacturing, please apply now for an immediate response.

The Job You'll Do

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on machinery & equipment to a high standard
• Adhere to the company's HSE standards
• Service and maintain equipment including motors, conveyor systems, transmission systems, and all production-related equipment
• Support the installation of new equipment as required. Inspect and assess the functionality of production machinery
• Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns efficiently
• Adjust mechanical parts using hand and machine tools. Perform routine maintenance, safety checks, and inspections
• Produce and submit comprehensive maintenance reports
• Work collaboratively with all departments to achieve company objectives. Design and fabricate parts for repairs and machine upgrades
• Communicate effectively with the production team and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Assist with training and mentoring apprentices
• Undertake facilities maintenance duties as required

About You

• Time served and ideally multi-skilled, although a slight bias towards Electrical or Mechanical is considered
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above
• Previous experience as an industrial maintenance technician or in an equivalent role
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems maintenance
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Basic computer and report writing skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment
• Physical fitness