Maintenance Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 5 May 2026
LOCATION
Peterlee
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£50,203 / year
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
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SKILLS

Electrical fault finding Mechanical fault finding Root cause analysis PC literacy (MS Office) Communication skills Teamwork Problem-solving ONC/HNC qualification

FULL DESCRIPTION

Maintenance Technician

ZF is hiring a Maintenance Technician for their Peterlee facility. Compensation up to £50,203.52 (incl. shift allowance).

About the Team

Our team specializes in working with large, diverse equipment and machinery. With a dedicated workforce of 30 technicians, we thrive on a 3-shift pattern, with 10 individuals per shift, allowing us to maintain round-the-clock productivity and support. One of our key strengths lies in our team's diverse mix of experience, ranging from seasoned professionals to budding talents. We actively foster an environment where younger technicians have ample opportunities to learn and grow alongside their more experienced counterparts, ensuring a continuous cycle of skill development.

What you can look forward to as Maintenance Technician

  • All duties concerned with the installation, repair, development, and maintenance of any machinery / assembly line equipment.
  • Daily reporting of work completed.
  • Spare parts stock control and the reporting of requirements.
  • Cleanliness of the workshop / equipment and tools.
  • Documenting and investigating root causes of machine breakdown online sheets
  • Exercise high standards of H&S at all times, including Environmental Safety Awareness

Your profile as Maintenance Technician

  • ONC / HNC
  • 2-5 years in a similar role, ideally automotive and electronics experience
  • Electrical / Mechanical Fault finding skills
  • Good understanding of root cause analysis
  • PC literate like MS Office (Excel, Word)
  • Team Player with positive ‘go see’ attitude being able to work under own initiative
  • Good Communication skills as well as interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with people at all levels of an organization
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Why you should choose ZF in Peterlee

  • Compensation up to £50,203.52 (incl. shift allowance)
  • Pension System
  • 2x Life Assurance cover
  • Health Cashplan

What does DEI mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

Be part of our ZF team as Maintenance Technician and apply now!

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