Multi Skilled Technician

Scantec; Newcastle upon Tyne; Presencial; GBP 38.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Scantec Recruitment is partnering with a leading FMCG manufacturer near Newcastle upon Tyne to recruit a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer for the weekend engineering team.

The role focuses on planned maintenance and project work, with a small, close-knit team supporting site operations. It is predominantly mechanical with some basic electrical fault-finding, ensuring safety and high standards across production lines.

Formación

• 3–5 years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Holds a mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ 3, HNC or HND).
• Experience with planned maintenance and CAPEX projects.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and implement line and process improvements.
• Plan and carry out preventative maintenance activities.
• Support CAPEX projects from planning through to implementation.
• Carry out mechanical fault finding, repair and replacement.
• Carry out fabrication work (Welding, Milling and Turning).
• Maintain safe, tidy working environment and quality controls.

Conocimientos

Mechanical engineering

Preventive maintenance

Project work

Safety awareness

Electrical fault-finding (basic)

Educación

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

HNC

HND

Herramientas

Welding

Milling

Turning

Descripción del empleo

Mechanical Engineer – Weekend Shift

FMCG Manufacturing | Newcastle upon Tyne

Scantec Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading FMCG manufacturing business near Newcastle to recruit a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer for their weekend engineering team.

Production does not run at weekends, so this role is heavily focused on planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and project work. You’ll be part of a small, close-knit engineering team, supporting the site through scheduled maintenance, improvements and CAPEX activity.

The role is predominantly mechanical, with some basic electrical fault-finding and maintenance required.

Shift Pattern

• Regular weekend work
• 12-hour day shifts – Saturday & Sunday
• Plus one additional 12-hour day shift during the week (Flexible, typically Friday or Monday)

The Role

You’ll be responsible for providing engineering and technical support across production lines and ancillary equipment, ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and implement line and process improvements
• Ensure production lines are safe to operate
• Plan and carry out preventative maintenance activities
• Support CAPEX projects from planning through to implementation
• Contribute to the training and development of line staff and apprentices
• Set up, adjust and run production lines when required
• Monitor line efficiency and downtime, contributing to action plans for improvement
• Carry out mechanical fault finding, repair and replacement
• Carry out fabrication work (Welding, Milling and Turning)
• Ensure quality controls are followed, with ongoing review of spoilage, isolations and customer complaints
• Support the implementation of WCP standards
• Complete daily maintenance tasks including lubrication, cleaning and housekeeping
• Maintain a safe, tidy working environment at all times

About You

• Experienced Mechanical Engineer from a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Typically 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong mechanical background
• Holds relevant Mechanical engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, HNC or HND
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail