Maintenance Engineer

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity in the manufacturing sector? Our client, a well-established and progressive manufacturing business located in Gateshead, is on the lookout for a talented Maintenance Technician to support their production operations. This is your chance to be part of a high-performing team that values quality and continuous improvement!

Salary: £45,000-£46,000Shifts: 2 Shift (5 days, 4 nights)

What You'll Do:As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of production equipment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planned Preventative Maintenance: Carry out PPM across various site machinery to keep everything running smoothly.
• Responsive Repairs: Quickly diagnose and resolve breakdowns, minimising downtime and keeping production on track.
• Mechanical & Electrical Repairs: Perform repairs on production equipment, utilising your expertise in either mechanical or electrical systems.
• Support Installation & Upgrades: Assist in the installation, commissioning, and upgrades of plant machinery.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation for all tasks.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with production teams to ensure efficient operations and minimise disruptions.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to root cause analysis and ongoing improvement initiatives.

Who We're Looking For:The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• A mechanical or electrical bias (being multi-skilled is a plus!).
• Familiarity with PPM systems and reactive maintenance.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Flexibility in working shifts as required.

Qualifications:

• Apprenticeship or Level 3 Engineering qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Additional qualifications such as HNC/HND are advantageous but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Job Stability: Become part of a well-established manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation.
• Dynamic Environment: Work in a fast-paced and modern production setting.
• Growth Opportunities: Contribute to ongoing improvements and investment projects, shaping the future of the business.
• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive salary and shift benefits tailored to your working pattern.

Ready to Apply?If you're ready to take your career to the next level with an exciting new challenge, we want to hear from you! For more information or to have a confidential discussion about this role, please get in touch.

Join us and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Let's build a brighter future together!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.