Maintenance Engineer

Randstad UK; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Production Engineer for a 6-month assignment at a high-speed manufacturing and packaging site in Morpeth. You will maintain and service automated lines, perform proactive maintenance, and support rapid fault resolution to maximise asset reliability.

The role operates on a 24/5 shift pattern with potential OT and extension based on performance, within a collaborative engineering team. A hands-on problem solver will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining high-speed production lines and packaging systems.
• Proven fault-finding under time pressure on active manufacturing lines.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (apprenticeship or technical certifications).

Responsibilities

• Maintain production machinery on site and complete PPM activities.
• Respond to breakdowns and provide rapid repair support.
• Log maintenance tasks in the CMMS accurately.
• Collaborate with operators and shift leaders to address bottlenecks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / BTEC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Duration: duration will be 6 months with a likely extension based upon performance of the line and candidate.

Working Arrangement: Shift-Based (24/5)

Sector: FMCG / Automated Manufacturing & Packaging

The Opportunity

Randstad UK is currently representing a major high-speed manufacturing and packaging facility based in Morpeth, seeking an experienced, proactive Multi-Skilled Production Engineer to join their established site engineering function.

Operating within a fast-moving, highly automated environment, you will play a crucial role in maximising asset reliability, driving operational efficiency, and minimising unscheduled line downtime. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic engineer who thrives in high-volume production, enjoys hands‑on problem solving, and wants to work alongside a dedicated team of technical professionals.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be directly responsible for supporting high-speed production lines and automated packaging systems. Your core duties will centre around proactive servicing and rapid reactive response to ensure plant performance remains optimal.

Duties:

• Responsibilities will include looking after the production machinery on site
• Completing PPM activities
• Responding to breakdowns
• Assisting other members of the engineering team with engineering tasks

Day-to-day focus areas also include:

• Conducting continuous condition monitoring across high-speed packaging, conveying, and processing equipment.
• Root-cause fault diagnosis across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Collaborating closely with production line operators and shift team leaders to address machine performance bottlenecks.
• Ensuring all maintenance tasks and equipment interventions are logged accurately within the site’s Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Adhering strictly to safe working practices, isolation procedures, and regulatory hygiene/health and safety standards across the facility.

Shift Pattern & Working Hours

The site operates a rotating five-day continuous production schedule:

• Shift pattern is 3 shifts 24/5 cover
• Early: 0600-1400
• Lates: 1400-2200
• Nights: 2200-0600
• There is also an expectation of OT cover for holiday/sickness/production requirements. This can be 12hr shifts if required.
• There is also an expectation of stopping back for the handover for 10/15mins outside of these hours.

Due to the nature of continuous production lines, a degree of flexibility is required to maintain operational stability during peak run volumes.

Candidate Profile & Background

We welcome applications from experienced multi-skilled maintenance engineers with a balanced technical skillset and solid background in fast-paced production environments:

• Technical Skillset: Strong balance between mechanical and electrical maintenance (e.g. motors, drives, sensors, automated conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and high-speed packaging machinery).
• Fault-Finding: Demonstrated competence in diagnosing faults under time pressure on active manufacturing lines.
• Qualifications: Recognised engineering apprenticeship or relevant technical certifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).
• Work Ethic: Strong communication skills, a team-first mindset, and the reliability needed to deliver thorough shift handovers and cover operational overtime when necessary.