Maintenance Engineer

MTrec Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing company based in Sunderland is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will provide hands-on engineering support, perform emergency breakdown repairs, and conduct regular maintenance to ensure the reliability of equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance within a manufacturing environment, relevant technical qualifications, and excellent problem-solving skills. This position offers a full-time, permanent contract with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Full-time, permanent contract

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare initiatives

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance experience in a factory/manufacturing environment.
• Post-apprenticeship experience in a similar role.
• Strong initiative and adaptability to changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency breakdown support to production machinery.
• Conduct regular planned maintenance as per the maintenance schedule.
• Monitor equipment performance and resolve issues.

Skills

Maintenance experience in manufacturing environment

Knowledge of Motors and PLCs

Problem-solving skills

Strong team player

Attention to detail

Education

HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Recognised time-served apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance

NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Operations

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

• Full-time, permanent contract from day one
• Immediate start available
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service Benefit X3
• Healthcare initiatives
• Work with blue chip organisations and clients
• Free on-site parking
• Company sick pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement plus statutory holidays

MTrec’s New Job Opportunity:

MTrec Technical are proudly representing a leading engineering and manufacturing business based in Sunderland, as they seek to appoint an experienced Maintenance Engineer to their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, providing hands‑on engineering support across all departments. You'll play a vital role in maximising equipment performance, supporting continuous improvement projects, and contributing to the overall reliability and efficiency of site operations.

The Job You Will Do:

• Provide emergency breakdown support to production machinery and equipment
• Conduct regular planned maintenance as per the maintenance schedule
• Support the UK Engineering Manager with engineering projects, including design, specification, purchasing, and installation
• Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs across a wide range of production and support equipment
• Monitor equipment performance, identifying and resolving recurring issues
• Maintain accurate records for all maintenance activities
• Assist with external contractors and service engineers, ensuring adherence to safety standards
• Ensure all work aligns with company Health & Safety, ISO 14001, and BRC/AIB compliance standards
• Take part in initiatives to improve downtime, efficiency, health and safety, and hygiene
• Maintain a clean, organised and hazard‑free work environment

About You:

• HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred)
• Recognised time‑served apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance
• NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Operations or equivalent
• Proven maintenance experience in a factory/manufacturing environment (essential)
• Post‑apprenticeship experience in a similar role (desirable)
• Knowledge of Motors, drives, PLCs, gearboxes, transmissions
• Strong team player with proactive attitude
• Excellent initiative and problem‑solving skills
• Able to prioritise and adapt to changing schedules
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator across all levels and departments