Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician Contract – 6 Months Location: Newton Aycliffe Pay Rate: £21.96 per hour Working Hours: Day Shift Monday to Friday The Maintenance Technician will support the engineering function by delivering both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair work on site machinery and equipment. Working within a fast-paced, high-speed manufacturing environment, the role is key to ensuring machinery operates at peak efficiency, safely and in compliance with quality standards. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong background in engineering maintenance and the ability to work independently and collaboratively to resolve faults and maintain uptime. Main Objectives, Tasks & Job Parameters Ensure operational availability of production equipment through effective maintenance Optimise machine performance with a focus on safety and product quality Reduce unplanned downtime through fault diagnosis and timely repairs Maintain accurate maintenance records in compliance with regulatory and company standards Primary Tasks: Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) as per the maintenance schedule Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults quickly and effectively Support production changeovers and assist with setup and machine adjustments Carry out root cause analysis on recurring faults and contribute to reliability improvements Liaise with production and engine…