Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician Location: Aycliffe Contract Type: 6‑Month Contract Hours: 39 hours per week Start Date: February Pay Rate: £22.84 per hour Shift Pattern: 3‑Shift Rotation Shift Pattern Details Mornings, Afternoons and Nights 3 shift pattern Monday - Thursday Mornings 06:00 - 12:00 Afternoons 14:00 - 22:00 Nights 22:00 - 06:00Friday 06:00 - 12:00 12:00 - 18:00 18:00 - 00:00 About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to support engineering and maintenance operations in Aycliffe. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and maintaining safe and efficient production processes. This role requires strong mechanical and electrical capabilities, a proactive approach to troubleshooting, and the ability to work effectively within a rotating shift team. Key Responsibilities Ensure equipment and facility systems operate safely and reliably Reduce downtime through effective preventive and corrective maintenance Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and technical faults efficiently Attend machine breakdowns and perform planned maintenance tasks Support continuous improvement of equipment performance and reliability Maintain compliance with all safety, operational, and quality standards Provide clear documentation of maintenance activities Skills & Experience Required Technical Skills Strong mechanical repair and troubleshooting expertise Electrical systems knowledge (motors, sensors, circuits) Preventive and corrective maintenance experience PLC basics and understanding of control systems Ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues Personal Competencies Excellent problem-solving skills Strong safety awareness and adherence to procedures Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good communication and documentation skills Preferred Background Experience attending machine breakdowns Hands‑on experience with planned and reactive maintenance in an industrial setting Education / Qualifications NVQ Level 3 or ONC (or equivalent qualification in Engineering / Maintenance) Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser