Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Job in
Thornley, Durham, Durham County, DH1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-28
Listing for:
Aviva Plc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
The role will be working as part of the Maintenance Team providing 'Hands‑on' Mechanical Technical support to both Production and other internal functions throughout the Factory. Providing plant‑wide mechanical maintenance service, departmental support and repairs on a wide range of machinery such as conveyor‑based systems, presses, extruders, hydraulics, pneumatics, moulding machines and packaging machinery. Ensuring that all production targets are maintained to a high standard.
The ability to work within a skilled team of engineers permanently.
- Engineering qualified by either Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, BTEC Level 3 or equivalent qualification - Mechanical
- Strong Environmental Health and Safety awareness
- The ability to work within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment undertaking PPM and TPM activities
- Previous experience in undertaking maintenance within a manufacturing environment
- Ability to fault find, repair and provide solutions to machinery problems
- We welcome applications from individuals who have experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Technician, or Multi‑Skilled Engineer for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role.
- Salary: £44,800 per annum, plus 5% KPI Bonus
- Overtime available at a premium
- Pension contribution up to 10% and excellent benefits package
- Training and career development, including health and safety training, cross‑skilling and up‑skilling
- Aviva Digicare+
- Share option scheme, plus employee benefits program
- Hours of work:
Day shift 4 on 4 off, 6am to 6pm shift pattern - The ability to work within a skilled team of engineers upon a permanent basis
- Job security and personal development within a market leading, international manufacturing organisation.
- Providing plant‑wide mechanical maintenance service, departmental support and repairs on a wide range of machinery, including conveyor‑based systems, presses, extruders, hydraulics, pneumatics, moulding machines and packaging machinery.
- Ensuring that all production targets are maintained to a high standard.
- Performing PPM and TPM activities within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
- Fault finding, repairing and providing solutions to machinery problems.
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