Maintenance Engineer

Stafforce Ports; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group is recruiting a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to support our manufacturing site. You will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance, installations, fault-finding and both planned and reactive tasks to high standards.

The role operates on a 2‑shift rotation (06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00) and requires hands‑on technical expertise within a heavy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or equivalent recognised in mechanical or electrical maintenance.
• Experience maintaining heavy industrial equipment/systems.
• Knowledge of plant control systems and PLCs is desirable.
• Solid fault-finding abilities and methodical approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and complete risk assessments before tasks.
• Maintain electrical and mechanical compliance across the site.
• Respond to breakdowns with timely fault-finding and repair.
• Perform planned, preventive, and reactive maintenance activities.
• Carry out electrical installation work as required.
• Manage data from systems to support controls and maintenance.
• Coordinate with third‑party contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

PLC knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical maintenance

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Sector: Precision Engineering * Manufacturing Heavy Industry

Employment Type: Full-time

Permanent Shifts: 2‑shift rotation - 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00

We are currently recruiting a skilled and proactive Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with both mechanical and electrical experience gained within a heavy industrial environment.

You will support the Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring full electrical and mechanical compliance across the site. This is a hands‑on role involving installations, maintenance, fault‑finding and ensuring both planned and reactive maintenance activities are completed efficiently, safely and to a high standard.

The role operates on a 2‑shift rotation:

06:00 - 14:00

14:00 - 22:00

Responsibilities & Duties

• Work safely at all times in line with company safety standards and procedures, completing full risk assessments before undertaking any task


• Ensure all electrical and mechanical compliance requirements are maintained


• Respond to breakdowns and faults in a timely, logical and effective manner


• Carry out planned, preventive and reactive maintenance activities


• Undertake electrical installation work as required


• Use appropriate systems and data to manage electrical and control systems


• Liaise with and support the management of third‑party contractors


• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels across the business

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Recognised apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical maintenance


• Proven mechanical and electrical maintenance experience within a heavy industrial environment


• Knowledge of plant control systems, PLCs and automation (preferred)


• Strong mechanical fault‑finding ability


• Enthusiastic, proactive and computer literate


• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Cost Code - S96

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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