Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias)

Manpower; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Sunderland is hiring a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias) to join their team. The role involves emergency breakdown response, regular planned maintenance, and the opportunity to suggest engineering improvements. Candidates should have an HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience. This is a full-time, permanent position with a 4 on, 4 off shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance engineering.
• Ability to work 4 on, 4 off shifts.
• Proven track record in providing breakdown response.

Responsibilities

• Offer emergency breakdown response to production machinery.
• Carry out regular planned maintenance.
• Provide suggestions for site engineering improvements.

Skills

Motors/Drives

PLC's

Gearbox/transmissions

Education

HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Time served recognized apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance

NVQ level 3 in maintenance operations or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced maintenance engineer with sound knowledge of Motors/Drives, Gearbox/transmissions, and PLC\'s?

Can you commit to working 4 on, 4 off, 2 days, 2 nights (6-6)?

Manpower Engineering are currently working on behalf of one of our valued partners, to assist them in finding a maintenance shift engineer to join their close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Offer emergency breakdown response to production machinery and equipment and any other supporting equipment and services as required
• Carry out regular planned maintenance, as per the schedule
• Provide ideas and suggestions on how to improve all aspects of engineering on site
• Fill in accurately all records and documentation relating to planned or unplanned maintenance of the equipment
• Support and assist members of the site management team with regards to maximising machine utilisation
• Ensure that all mechanical/electrical repairs, plus maintenance to all services, machinery and equipment are actioned
• Closely monitor performance of all production equipment, note any problem areas or recurring faults, offer ideas for improvements, and carry out any agreed modifications as necessary

Key Results Areas

• Adherence to Planned Maintenance Schedule 90%
• 100% of Log sheets completed fully and accurately
• Unplanned machine downtime at 10% reduction over previous year

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred)
• Time served recognised apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance
• NVQ level 3 in maintenance operations or equivalent

Knowledge

• Motors/Drives
• PLC\'s
• Gearbox/transmissions

Apply today for a member of the team to review your details and book in a call at a time convenient to you

Job Information

• Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias)
• Company: Manpower
• Location: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
• Posted: Sep 11th 2025
• Closes: Oct 12th 2025
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time