Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering industry is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to maintain equipment and support new installations. The role offers the chance to advance engineering skills while contributing to safety improvements. Ideal candidates should hold relevant engineering qualifications and have experience in electrical fault finding.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Life insurance

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Educated to at least ONC/OND/HND/HNC/NVQIII or equivalent.
• Experience with AC/DC motors and electrical fault finding.
• Training in 17th or 18th electrical edition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant and equipment, support installation and commissioning.
• Work safely following all procedures and protocols.
• Communicate effectively with lead technicians and colleagues.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Time management

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

ONC/OND/HND/HNC/NVQIII in Maintenance/Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Job description

Job Description

The rewards and benefits on offer include:

• Bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Mtrec’s new job opportunity: Mtrec Recruitment is proudly representing our long-standing, prestigious engineering client. The business is seeking to recruit a dedicated and talented Maintenance Engineer to join their growing team and play a critical role in maintaining engineering equipment. The company is an international leader in its industry. Apply now for an immediate response!

The Job you will do:

• Maintain plant and equipment, contribute to installation and commissioning of new equipment, upgrade existing equipment, develop through training, and support the development of other engineers.
• Support colleagues in ensuring improvements.
• Work safely by observing instructions, procedures, permits, safety systems, lock-offs, and other protocols.
• Assist in safety improvements whenever possible.
• Maintain plant and equipment reactively (e.g., breakdowns) and proactively (e.g., PPMs, spares build-up).
• Communicate relevant information with lead technicians, maintenance technicians, colleagues, or others within the organization.
• Hand over incomplete work at the end of shifts.
• Report non-conformances observed.
• Seek assistance when required or in potential conflict situations (e.g., priorities).
• Record activities as directed.
• Work effectively with colleagues and subcontractors.

About you:

• Must be educated to at least ONC/OND/HND/HNC/NVQIII or equivalent in Maintenance/Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in electrical fault finding is required.
• Ideally from a heavy engineering background or similar.
• Experience installing and fault-finding AC/DC motors, single and three-phase supplies.
• Ability to manage time and information effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Prepared to work at heights.
• Experience with PLCs and HMIs.
• Qualifications in HV switching.
• Experience in pyrometry.
• Training in 17th or 18th edition is preferred.