Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Extension Recruitment Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company in Gateshead seeks an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical bias. This critical role involves implementing PPM/TPM schedules, conducting breakdown repairs, and ensuring KPIs for health and safety are achieved. Ideally, candidates should have proven maintenance experience in print, packaging or FMCG sectors, with strong technical skills and the ability to support production and drive improvements. This position offers a 12-hour shift pattern and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in maintenance in print, packaging or FMCG environments.
• Technically strong with a mechanical bias.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Implement PPM/TPM schedules across high-speed print machinery.
• Conduct breakdown repairs on machinery.
• Ensure KPI’s for health and safety and machine reliability are met.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Multi skilled engineering

Mechanical bias

Team support

Continuous improvement

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Our client is a successful manufacturing company based in the North East, supplying to the major FMCG brands and big 4 supermarket chains. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Shift Maintenance Engineer to join the business, based at their manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this is a key position within the business with a high level of accountability and responsibility.

This role is 12 hour shifts with attractive shift pattern

The successful candidates will be responsible for the following:

• Implementation of PPM/TPM schedules across a range of high speed print machinery including PLC’s
• Breakdown repair
• Ensuring KPI’s are achieved for health and safety, machine reliability
• Involvement in continuous improvement and cap‑ex projects

We are ideally seeking an experienced multi skilled Engineer with a Mechanical bias. A proven track record in maintenance gained within print, packaging or high volume FMCG environment is essential. Technically strong, with the ability to work as a team, supporting production in driving improvements and machine reliability. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a rapidly growing and profitable business offering real scope for progression.