Maintenance Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Engineer, where you will enhance your skills through comprehensive training and gain opportunities for career progression. This secure, permanent role offers a dynamic work environment with a rotating shift pattern. You will be responsible for the preventative and planned maintenance of electro-mechanical machinery, contributing to the production site’s efficiency. With a strong focus on job retention and quality, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a respected organization.

Benefits

Overtime Pay

Training Opportunities

Career Progression

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer or Technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform planned and reactive maintenance on various systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and preventative maintenance across the production site.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment.

Skills

Maintenance Engineering

Preventative Maintenance

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

PLC Programming

Education

Technical Degree in Engineering

Apprenticeship in Maintenance

Tools

Electrical Testing Equipment

Mechanical Tools

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 + Overtime + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Location: Sunderland (Commutable from: Newcastle upon Tyne, Murton, Durham, Whitburn, Gateshead, Whickham, Peterlee)

About the Role

Are you a Maintenance Engineer looking to join a nationally leading company that provides comprehensive Electrical, Mechanical, and PLC training to enhance your technical skills? This is a secure, permanent role offering variety and the opportunity to significantly increase earnings through overtime and career progression.

The company has been established for 135 years, renowned for high-quality, sustainable products and a strong job retention rate. The role involves a 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern between days and nights, focusing on preventative and planned maintenance of electro-mechanical machinery.

Responsibilities

• Work on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (rotating days and nights)
• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across the production site
• Maintain electrical, mechanical, and PLC equipment

Candidate Profile

• Maintenance Engineer or Technician with manufacturing experience
• Able to commute to Sunderland

Keywords: Maintenance engineer, shift engineer, maintenance technician, multiskilled engineer, electrical engineer, manufacturing engineer, FMCG, Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne, Murton, Durham, Whitburn, Gateshead, Whickham, Peterlee.