RMS are recruiting for an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Technician, for a leading manufacturing company based in Newton Aycliffe.

This role is working 2 shift rotations (7AM – 3PM, 3PM – 11PM) and is a permanent position. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business.

The role:

• React to breakdown situations, carry out fault finding activities and undertake the timely repair of equipment, including PLC’s, Electric drives, robotics, pneumatics and screwdrivers.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance activities on various plant and machinery.
• Report and feedback on breakdown causes, making recommendations on countermeasures.
• Support equipment commissioning and installation projects across Assembly and Moulding factories.
• Support the manufacture process of inhouse projects.
• Strict adherence to safe working practices and observation of health and safety rules at all times.

The ideal candidate:

• Educated to ONC (or equivalent) in an Engineering related discipline.
• Completed an approved multi-skilled apprenticeship.
• Experience of PLC’s and Robots is advantageous but not essential as relevant training will be provided where applicable.
• Basic electrical competencies are required.

In return they are offering:

• Salary of up to £48k per annum (depending on experience & including shift allowance)
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Opportunity for overtime where required.

If interested, please apply online or contact Rob on 01325 389333

RMS is an equal opportunities employer and recruits and promotes employees based on suitability for the job. If you are not contacted within 7 days of the closing date, then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.