Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – High-Speed Packaging

Randstad UK; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Production Engineer for a 6-month assignment at a high-speed manufacturing and packaging site in Morpeth. You will maintain and service automated lines, perform proactive maintenance, and support rapid fault resolution to maximise asset reliability.

The role operates on a 24/5 shift pattern with potential OT and extension based on performance, within a collaborative engineering team. A hands-on problem solver will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining high-speed production lines and packaging systems.
• Proven fault-finding under time pressure on active manufacturing lines.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (apprenticeship or technical certifications).

Responsibilities

• Maintain production machinery on site and complete PPM activities.
• Respond to breakdowns and provide rapid repair support.
• Log maintenance tasks in the CMMS accurately.
• Collaborate with operators and shift leaders to address bottlenecks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / BTEC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Randstad UK is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Production Engineer for a 6-month assignment at a high-speed manufacturing and packaging site in Morpeth. You will maintain and service automated lines, perform proactive maintenance, and support rapid fault resolution to maximise asset reliability.

The role operates on a 24/5 shift pattern with potential OT and extension based on performance, within a collaborative engineering team. A hands-on problem solver will thrive here.