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Maintenance Engineer
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Newton Aycliffe, Durham County, DL5, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-11
Listing for:
Theo James Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-11
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Electrical Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Newton Aycliffe
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 DOE
Benefits
* Monday to Friday day shift role
* 37.5 hours per week
* Competitive salary package
* Opportunities for career progression and technical development
* Supportive engineering environment
* Stable and growing business sector
The Company
Our client is a well-established manufacturing business operating within a complex chemical processing environment. Through continued investment in plant, equipment, and engineering capability, they are seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of their facility.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team where you will play a key role in improving equipment reliability, maintenance performance, compliance, and operational efficiency across the site.
The company offers long-term career stability, ongoing investment, and genuine opportunities to influence and support the future development of the maintenance function.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
Day Shift
37.5 Hours per Week
The Role
As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, improving, and supporting the reliability of plant equipment within a chemical manufacturing environment.
This role requires a strong understanding of chemical processes and process plant operations, alongside hands-on maintenance experience across a range of mechanical and electrical assets. You will be working closely with critical process equipment including pumps, valves, hydraulic systems, motors, and associated plant machinery.
In addition to day-to-day maintenance activities, you will play a key role in analysing maintenance performance data, identifying trends, supporting compliance requirements, and helping drive the maintenance department forward through a proactive, structured, and data-led approach.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support across site plant and equipment
Maintain and repair a range of mechanical and electrical assets including pumps, valves, hydraulic systems, motors, rotating equipment, and process plant machinery
Analyse maintenance data and equipment performance trends to identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement
Support the development and implementation of maintenance strategies to improve reliability and reduce downtime
Participate in root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, statutory requirements, and site health & safety procedures
Support maintenance planning activities and continuous improvement initiatives across the site
Work closely with operations and engineering teams to maximise plant availability and efficiency
Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and KPI data
Promote and maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, and engineering best practice throughout the site
Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will ideally possess:
Minimum 5 years’ engineering experience within a chemical, process manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment
Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing processes and process plant operations
Hands-on multi-skilled maintenance experience across mechanical and electrical systems
Strong experience working with pumps, valves, hydraulic systems, motors, rotating equipment, and process plant machinery
Experience interpreting maintenance data, trends, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance methodologies
Experience using CMMS systems and maintaining accurate maintenance documentation
Strong understanding of engineering compliance, statutory inspections, and health & safety legislation
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
HNC qualification or above in an Engineering discipline
Essential Industry Background
Previous experience within a chemical manufacturing or chemical processing environment is essential.
Candidates must…
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