Job Title: Maintenance Technician Location: Newton Aycliffe Salary: £53,350 PA Benefits: * Permanent position with an established manufacturer * Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment * Ongoing technical training and development * Exposure to electrical, electronic and mechanical systems * Continuous improvement involvement * Long-term career development * Specialist high-tech manufacturing environment The Company: An established, high-tech manufacturing business is looking to recruit an experienced Equipment Technician to strengthen its engineering team. Operating within a specialist semiconductor manufacturing environment, the company uses state-of-the-art, multi-million-pound equipment and places a strong emphasis on reliability, continuous improvement and technical development. This is an excellent opportunity for an Equipment Technician who enjoys technically challenging fault finding and wants to develop their skills across electrical, electronic, mechanical and control systems. Working Hours: Day Shift - 4 Day Working week (12hr shifts) Full-time, permanent position. Flexibility to work additional hours in line with business requirements may be required. Job Description: As an Equipment Technician, you will work as part of a multi-skilled engineering team responsible for maximising equipment availability, reliability and manufacturing performance. Key responsibilities will include: * Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance. * Responding to breakdowns and returning equipment to production efficiently. * Electrical, electronic and mechanical fault finding. * Identifying and implementing equipment improvements. * Supporting continuous improvement activities to increase efficiency and productivity. * Working alongside Process Engineering to resolve equipment-related issues. * Supporting major fault investigations and structured problem-solving activities. * Liaising with equipment manufacturers and vendors during complex breakdowns. * Supporting and training fellow technicians and apprentices. * Contributing towards engineering KPIs and equipment reliability targets. Skills & Experience: The successful Equipment Technician will ideally have: * A time-served engineering apprenticeship. * Minimum ONC qualification within a relevant engineering discipline. * At least three years' post-apprenticeship experience. * Experience within a high-volume manufacturing or production environment. * Strong electrical, electronic and mechanical fault-finding skills. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability. * A proactive approach to maintenance and equipment reliability. * Understanding of software-based or PLC control techniques. * Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multi-skilled team. An HNC within Electrical, Electronics, Controls & Instrumentation or Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous. Why Should You Apply? This Equipment Technician position offers the opportunity to work within a technically advanced manufacturing environment, maintaining sophisticated production equipment where your engineering knowledge and problem-solving ability will have a genuine impact. For an Equipment Technician looking for a role that combines hands-on maintenance, complex fault finding, continuous improvement and specialist equipment, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career