Senior Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician in Spennymoor to ensure the reliability of production equipment. This role involves leading a team, managing maintenance systems, and implementing predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a practical approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to personal and business development. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will significantly impact operational efficiency and team success.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance PM system and lead predictive maintenance projects.
• Respond to emergencies and minimize disruptions to manufacturing.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

People Management

IT Skills (Excel, Word)

Problem Solving

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Knowledge

Education

HNC Level Qualification in Engineering

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Tridonic is the Zumtobel Group’s electronics manufacturer, at the forefront of the electronics industry. We are seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician at our site in Spennymoor to repair, adjust and maintain production equipment, machinery or instruments to ensure that it functions reliably and complies within process specifications.

We are looking for a future leader with a progression plan to move up in our structure in the coming years.

Main accountabilities include:

1. Manage the maintenance PM system. Ensure PM’s are followed and ensure team follows PM.
2. Proactively lead 2 projects a year on predictive maintenance activities to reduce downtime.
3. Provide all the departments Technicians with instructions and direction to help them achieve a specific goal.
4. Ability to be a Team Leader to manage a team of 8 and provide all the departments Technicians with instructions and direction to help them achieve a specific goal.
5. Respond to emergencies, breakdowns, malfunctions and other operating problems to minimize disruptions to manufacturing processes.
6. Implement an established maintenance program and maintain detailed maintenance records so that recurring problems with machinery, equipment, or parts can be identified and addressed.
7. Maintain tools and repair equipment in good working order.
8. Assist with the daily operations of the organization.
9. Cover process technician shifts during absences to ensure planned maintenance is completed and production support is maintained in line with the business needs.
10. Assess team performance and provide feedback to employees as needed and support annual appraisals.
11. Act as Deputy Team Leader when required and be willing to be part of a succession plan.

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What you will need

1. Good interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills.
2. The ability to effectively lead the team with good people management experience.
3. Demonstrable IT skills in Excel and Word.
4. A self-motivated and solution-oriented individual who can work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
5. A practical person with a ‘can do’ attitude who is committed to continual personal and business development.
6. The ability to understand quality and engineering processes.
7. A mechanical and/or electrical engineering qualification to HNC Level would be an advantage.