Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: North Shields
Salary: Up To -56,000 basic + overtime & Bonus
Shifts: Panama (Days & Nights)
Hours: 42 hours per week
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and globally recognised manufacturing business within the FMCG sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to their site in North Shields.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and forward-thinking company, offering long-term progression and a strong benefits package.
Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical fault finding, repair, and overhaul
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Electrical fault finding using drawings to diagnose hard-wired faults
• PLC fault finding (Siemens TIA Portal desirable)
• Installation and commissioning of electro-mechanical equipment
• Use of machine shop equipment including lathe and milling machines
• Welding (MIG and stick) where required

• Time-served Maintenance Engineer (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Multi-skilled with both electrical and mechanical experience
• Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• PLC fault finding experience (any platform considered)
• HNC in Engineering desirable
• Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment