Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an established, industry leading manufacturing business in the Cramlington area with their search for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.

Overall Purpose:

• To provide electrical support to ensure that the manufacturing process, facilities and services are managed and maintained to a high standard.

Key Duties:

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance of production equipment to ensure a reliable manufacturing process.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production machinery and supporting equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies, including but not limited to permits to work, pre-work risk assessment and method statements, LOTO, ATEX.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Provide technical support and training to junior technicians and apprentices.
• Provide engineering support to the production process when required in order to improve machine output and rectify processing issues.
• Work alongisde the on-site project department to develop new/improved electrical control systems.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs, using a CMMS system.

Key Requirements:

• Completed Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• HNC (Higher National Certificate) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in fault finding and troubleshooting on Mechanical Systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.

The Package:

• Circa -55,000 per annum inclusive of shift allowance.
• Continental 24-7 shift pattern of days/nights, one week working 60 hrs(5 12 hour shifts, 2 days break in between), the next week only working only 24 hours(2 12 hour shifts) on rotation.
• Generous Annual Leave allowance in addition to Company Christmas Days.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Subsidised Canteen.
• Onsite Occupational Health.