Maintenance Engineer (Day Shift) in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham

Senstronics is a global manufacturer of pressure sensing technology, supplying into automotive, industrial and safety‑critical markets. Operating from its Newton Aycliffe site, the company continues to invest heavily in people, equipment and long‑term production capability.

Job Title

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location

Newton Aycliffe

Salary

£50,000

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing technical training & development
• Involvement in continuous improvement projects
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Exposure to cutting‑edge automated manufacturing technology
• Pension & holiday allowance
• Employee wellbeing support

Working Hours

Day shift, Monday to Friday

The Role

The role is designed to sit between the maintenance and engineering functions, supporting both reactive and planned activity, with a clear focus on improving reliability across the site.

Working on a day shift, the successful candidates will play a key part in moving the business away from a reactive maintenance model towards a more structured, preventative approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Fault finding and repair of manufacturing equipment
• Identifying root causes of repeat issues and implementing long‑term solutions
• Supporting and improving planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Working closely with production to minimise downtime impact
• Contributing to continuous improvement across machinery and processes
• Supporting a shift towards a more proactive maintenance culture

Candidate Profile

Candidates will come from a manufacturing or industrial background and be comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment.

Key Requirements

• Multi‑skilled maintenance experience (electrical bias)
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic ability
• Experience or exposure to planned preventative maintenance
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership
• Good communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally
• Ideally degree qualified or holding a relevant qualification

Those with experience improving processes, reducing downtime, or supporting engineering‑led improvements will be particularly well suited.

About the Business

Senstronics operates in a high‑spec, quality‑driven environment and is continuing to expand its output capabilities. Having previously won ‘Company of the Year’, the company places a strong emphasis on culture and people. The business is focused on continuous improvement, with clear investment plans and a strong emphasis on operational performance.

What’s on Offer

• Day shift working pattern
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful operational improvements
• Long‑term stability within a growing manufacturing business
• Scope to develop into more engineering or improvement‑focused roles

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