Multiskilled Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 48,600 - 59,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched up to 10%

Private healthcare scheme

Training & development programme

Premium overtime

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a high‑performing manufacturing site near the Walbottle area of Newcastle. The role offers a base salary of £54,000 with a 5% bonus, premium overtime, and a market-leading 10% matched pension.

Successful candidates benefit from accredited cross-skilling, ongoing upskilling, and clear career progression pathways, delivering long-term stability and strong earning potential at a premium site with excellent transport links.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 / BTEC Level 3 with NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Electrical & Mechanical).
• Apprenticeship trained in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related discipline.
• Strong background in planned and reactive electrical maintenance within manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver plant-wide proactive and reactive maintenance to ensure optimum factory performance.
• Execute PPM schedules and respond effectively to breakdowns as part of the maintenance team.
• Fault-find and repair key electrical systems including PLCs, motors, drives, and control panels.
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives to support world-class manufacturing standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PPM scheduling

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 / BTEC Level 3 with NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Electrical & Mechanical)

Tools

PLC systems

Motors & drives

Control panels

Job description

Are you an experienced Multiskilled Engineer that prioritises your development and career progression? This opportunity offers a fantastic salary of £54,000 plus a 5% Bonus as well as premium overtime, and a market-leading 10% matched pension.This is a modern, fully equipped engineering site designed for high performance industrial scale manufacturing near Walbottle area of Newcastle.

With accredited cross-skilling, continuous upskilling, and clear career progression pathways, this position delivers long‑term stability, standout benefits, and exceptional earning potential.

What's on offer as an Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

• Basic Salary: £54,000 + bonus + premium overtime (x1.5, x2), OTE in excess of £65k per annum
• Training & Development: Commitment to a focused training and development programme, including mechanical cross‑skilling for those who want it, leadership training and opportunities, specialist PLC training, continuous improvement training, etc.If it helps you progress as an engineer, they will support it where possible
• Pension matched up to 10%
• Private healthcare scheme
• Prime site location near Walbottle with excellent transport links
• 4 on 4 off working pattern - days/nights

Role & Responsibilities as a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

• Deliver plant‑wide proactive and reactive maintenance to ensure optimum factory performance
• Execute PPM schedules and respond effectively to breakdowns as part of the maintenance team
• Fault‑find and repair key electrical systems including PLCs, motors, drives, and control panels
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives to support world‑class manufacturing standards

What do you require to apply as a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

• City & Guilds Level 3 / BTEC Level 3 (or higher) with NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Electrical & Mechanical)
• Apprenticeship trained in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline, or experience as a Multi‑Skilled Engineer
• Strong background in planned and reactive electrical maintenance within manufacturing