Maintenance Engineer

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a friendly team at a food manufacturing site in Stockton-on-Tees. You will handle PPM and reactive maintenance on various machinery. The ideal candidate has mechanical and electrical engineering experience, with strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a salary between £38,000 and £46,000 depending on experience, along with benefits including discounted food and a casual dress code.

Benefits

Free or discounted food

Casual dress

On-site canteen

Qualifications

• Mechanical & electrical engineering experience is essential.
• Comfortable working weekends and holidays.
• Experience in FMCG or food production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing faults.
• Collaborate with production and technical teams.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Electrical engineering experience

Problem-solving skills

Flow wrap experience

Job description

Overview

A great opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a small, friendly engineering team at a well-equipped food manufacturing site in Middlesbrough. Working in a modern facility with current-generation machinery, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring smooth production through planned and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on a variety of machinery (e.g., flow wrappers, ultrasonic cutters)
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing faults
• Support site improvements and maintain high standards of safety and hygiene
• Collaborate with production, hygiene, and technical teams

Qualifications

• Mechanical & electrical engineering experience (essential)
• Comfortable working weekends Friday/Saturday/Sunday (12 hrs) / Monday (totaling 40hrs – 42hrs) (including bank holidays)
• 17th/18th Edition desirable
• Experience in FMCG or food production preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills and flow wrap experience is a bonus

Benefits

• Salary £38,000–£46,000 DOE
• Free or discounted food
• Casual dress
• On-site canteen

Apply now to join a team where your skills will make a real impact in a fast-paced, supportive environment.