Temporary

Lab Technician

Manpower UK

Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5LT

Up to £24.65 per hour

Posted: 10 September 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 09 October 2026

Ref: BBBH447227

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About the Role

This temporary Lab Technician role in Newton Aycliffe, with Manpower UK, offers up to £24.65 per hour. The successful candidate will maintain, troubleshoot, repair and enhance production machinery within a high-speed manufacturing setting. Duties include planned, preventive and corrective upkeep to reduce downtime, plus swift, safe responses to breakdowns and interruptions. Adherence to lockout/tagout, machine guarding and site maintenance rules is essential. The technician will spot equipment risks, unsafe conditions and reliability gains, assist root cause analysis for repeat faults, and liaise with operators, engineers and supervisors to sustain safe, efficient output. Strong housekeeping in maintenance zones is expected.

Job Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Carry out planned, preventive, and corrective maintenance to minimise downtime.
Respond quickly and safely to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.
Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements, machine guarding standards, and site maintenance practices.
Identify equipment risks, unsafe conditions, and opportunities for reliability improvement.
Support root cause analysis for recurring equipment issues.
Work closely with production operators, engineers, and supervisors to maintain safe and efficient operations.
Maintain excellent housekeeping standards in maintenance areas and around production equipment.
Support continuous improvement activities related to safety, quality, uptime, and equipment performance.

Required Skills andamp; Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 and/or ONC apprenticeship (or equivalent experience) in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related discipline.
Experience maintaining production, packaging, converting, assembly, or automated manufacturing equipment.
Strong understanding of workplace safety practices, including lockout/tagout and safe systems of work.
Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, and maintenance instructions.
Electrical bias preferred, with the ability to diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently.
Proven equipment troubleshooting and repair capability across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or automation-related issues.
Competence in fault-finding in a fast-paced production setting, with a focus on restoring uptime safely.
Practical knowledge of maintenance best practices and reliability-focused improvements.

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