Maintenance Engineer

E3 Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% KPI bonus

10% pension match

Overtime at premium

Share option scheme

Employee benefits program

Electrical training to become multi‑sk

Career development opportunities

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a leading UK manufacturing site in Throckley. The role offers a base salary up to £51,000 per annum plus bonus, with overtime available at a premium.

You will carry out planned mechanical maintenance, support process improvements, and training to become multi-skilled, with safety at the forefront of all activities.

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification such as Advanced Apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ with BTEC Level 3.
• City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering/Craft studies.
• Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in PPM and reactive maintenance on Industrial Plant & Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out essential planned mechanical maintenance and complete necessary repairs to keep factories in good working order
• Involvement in on-going process improvement throughout the factories, developing new ideas and better solutions
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, Inspections, Service and Repairs, hydraulic machinery, bearings, shafts, conveyor-based systems

Skills

PPM knowledge

Reactive maintenance

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Advanced Apprenticeship

Level 3 NVQ/BTEC Level 3

City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering/Craft studies

Job description

This Maintenance Engineer role offers a fantastic salary of £51,000 and the opportunity to work with one of the UK's largest manufacturing organisations at its facility in Throckley. Benefits include a 5% KPI bonus, a 10% pension match, overtime at a premium, and electrical training to become multi-skilled.

The successful Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

• A base salary up to £51k per annum, plus bonus, and overtime also available at a minimum of x 1.5, x 2
• Company pension matched up to 10%
• Share option scheme, plus employee benefits program
• Continental shift pattern - Days and Nights
• Training programs, electrical training and qualifications to become multi-skilled and career development opportunities etc.

Key Responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer:

• To carry out essential planned mechanical maintenance and complete necessary repairs to keep factories in good working order
• Involvement in on-going process improvement throughout the factories, developing new ideas and better solutions
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, Inspections, Service and Repairs, hydraulic machinery, bearings, shafts, conveyor-based systems etc.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Applicants must hold a recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification such as an Advanced Apprenticeship & or; Level 3 NVQ with BTEC Level 3 or above, City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering/Craft studies
• Demonstrable knowledge & expertise in PPM and reactive maintenance on Industrial Plant & Equipment
• High degree of Health & Safety awareness.

In return, you will be offered a truly varied role within a dynamic and a fast-paced business, providing opportunities to develop your skill set and progress your career.