Maintenance Engineer

Company: Occupop
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Location: Newton Aycliffe
Job Description:

Newton Aycliffe, England, United Kingdom

Company: Bitrecruit

Client / Employer: Occupop

Impact

Maintain and service all production machinery, using a multi‑skill approach, in accordance with manufacturer OEMs. Provide frontline engineering support.

Work Hours

Shifts: 6 am–2 pm, 2 pm–10 pm, 10 pm–6 am.

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 cell leaders daily providing engineering support.
  • Liaise with contracted service providers on site, sign on/off in line with the company’s site visitor / “permit to work” procedures.
  • Monitor engineering stock usage.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Apprenticeship or NVQ level 3 qualification; Electrical 18th Edition qualification desirable.
  • Knowledge of electrical/mechanical DPM/PPM procedures an advantage.
  • Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems an advantage.
  • Conversant with electrical/ PLC control systems desirable.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension match up to 7%
  • 4× Salary Life Assurance
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme

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Posted: June 8th, 2026