Engineering Technician

CV Technical; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the FMCG industry is hiring an Engineering Technician for their Sunderland facility. You will ensure the efficiency of production with responsibilities including multi-skilled maintenance and contributing to improvement projects. The role offers ongoing training in a supportive environment, making it ideal for motivated individuals seeking a stable career.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Welcoming team of engineers

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years FMCG industry experience.
• 18th Edition wiring regulation (desirable).
• City & Guilds inspection & testing (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-skilled maintenance with an electrical bias.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance across various systems.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLC (Siemens S7 & Allen Bradley)

Robotic systems (Kuka & Fanuc)

Lean manufacturing

Education

HND/HNC qualification

Tools

PLC qualifications

Job description

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

SUNDERLAND

Shift Pattern: 2 shifts - Week 1: 07:00-19:00 / Week 2: 19:00-07:00 (Rotating)

Salary: Up to £42,000

We are seeking a motivated engineer to join a leading manufacturing company within the FMCG industry. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the production facility. Your responsibilities will include both planned and reactive maintenance across various systems. The company offers ongoing training and development to enhance employee skills and is supported by a welcoming team of engineers. This role is ideal for a strong engineer seeking a challenging opportunity within a secure and stable environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Multi-skilled maintenance with an electrical bias
• Hydraulics & pneumatics
• Continuous improvement initiatives
• PLC-controlled machinery (Siemens S7 & Allen Bradley)
• Planned and reactive maintenance
• Robotic systems (Kuka & Fanuc)
• Bottling, filling, canning, seaming, and labelling lines

Skills and Qualifications

• HND/HNC qualification
• Minimum 3 years FMCG industry experience
• 18th Edition wiring regulation (desirable)
• Lean manufacturing experience (desirable)
• City & Guilds inspection & testing (desirable)
• PLC qualifications (highly advantageous)

Background: Manufacturing / FMCG

If you are committed and technically motivated, this company offers a stable and secure career path. To apply, please send your CV to Jordan Hindhaugh or contact for a confidential discussion at (phone number removed).