Maintenance Engineer

Company: Quanex
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Location: Newton Aycliffe
Job Description:

Maintain and service all production machinery, using a multi-skilled approach, in accordance with manufacturers OEM’S. Provide frontline engineering support.

Hours of work are 6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm, 10pm to 6am

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Assist the Engineering Supervisor in minimising machine down time by proposing and introducing improved maintenance programmes and continuous improvement ideas.
  • Execute DPM/PPM systems.
  • Carry out property / facility maintenance duties as required.
  • Carry out routine statutory checks as required.
  • Complete a breakdown/fault log daily.
  • Liaise with the cell leaders daily providing engineering support.
  • Liaise with contracted service providers when on site, sign on/off in line with the companies site visitor / “permit to work” procedures.

Key Skills

  • Apprenticeship or NVQ level 3 Qualification
  • Knowledge of electrical/mechanical DPM/PPM procedures an advantage
  • Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems an advantage
  • Conversant with electrical/ PLC control systems desirable
  • Pension match up to 7%
  • 4 x Salary Life Assurance
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme

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Posted: May 20th, 2026