Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician Location: Newton Aycliffe Shift Pattern: Continentals Salary: £54,159 (£40,118 +35% shift allowance) Benefits: * Competitive salary package * Ongoing training and development opportunities * Career progression within a growing engineering environment * Supportive and collaborative team culture * Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies The Company: Our client is a well-established and innovative manufacturing organisation operating at the forefront of advanced engineering and production technologies. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, quality, and operational excellence, they provide a dynamic environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to meaningful improvements across the business. They pride themselves on fostering a positive and collaborative workplace, where teamwork, innovation, and accountability are key drivers of success. Benefits: * Structured training and upskilling opportunities * Clear progression pathways (including leadership opportunities) * Modern working environment with advanced equipment * Strong health & safety culture * Involvement in continuous improvement and innovation projects Job Description: As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring all plant equipment and machinery operate efficiently with minimal downtime while maintaining high safety and quality standards. Key responsibilities include: * Responding to equipment breakdowns and resolving issues efficiently * Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) * Diagnosing faults using root cause analysis techniques * Working collaboratively with production, engineering, and operations teams * Maintaining accurate technical reports and work orders * Supporting continuous improvement initiatives * Managing spare parts and liaising with suppliers/vendors Additional responsibilities (Tier 4): Leading training and development of team members Analysing maintenance data to identify trends and improvements Modifying maintenance schedules and implementing condition-based monitoring Supporting audits and driving continuous improvement projects Acting as a leader within the team and stepping in for management when required Skills & Experience: * Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills * Experience with fault finding, repair, and reading technical schematics * Knowledge of pneumatics, robotics, and PLC systems * Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot automation systems * Engineering qualification (HNC, NVQ Level 4, or equivalent) Additional for Tier 4: Leadership experience Ability to create and modify PLC programs Experience with advanced/cleanroom equipment (desirable) Project management experience (small-scale projects) Why Should You Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that invests in its people and technology. You’ll gain hands-on experience with advanced systems, develop your technical and leadership skills, and play a key role in driving operational excellence. Whether you're looking to step into a more senior role or grow within a high-performing engineering environment, this position offers both challenge and long-term career progression