Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Newcastle upon Tyne

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Weekend Shift
Newcastle | Permanent | 48,810 + benefits
We are working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing organisation to appoint a Multi-Skilled Engineer for a permanent position at a highly automated production site in the Newcastle area.
This is a hands-on engineering role supporting production lines and associated equipment with a strong focus on electrical and mechanical fault finding reliability improvement and safety.

Key highlights:

• Mechanical maintenance on automated production equipment
• Involvement in CAPEX upgrades and continuous improvement
• Strong benefits package including enhanced pension medical cover and attendance bonus

What we're looking for:

• Experienced Multi-Skilled or Maintenance Engineer
• Mechanical bias preferred (welding, turning, fabrication experience)
• Manufacturing or industrial background
• Confident fault finding and repair capability
• Engineering qualification essential

Shift Pattern:

• Saturday | 12 hour day shift (6am-6pm)
• Sunday | 12 hour day shift (6am-6pm)
• 1 other day during the week (to be confirmed)
• 1 other 6 hour shift per month (to cover the remaining contracted hours)

What's in it for you:

• 48,810 base salary
• Attendance bonus paid twice yearly
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Medical cover life assurance and EAP from day one
• Free onsite parking and subsidised facilities

This opportunity offers exposure to modern manufacturing systems investment-led engineering projects and long-term career development within a technically mature environment.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Full company details will be shared at first conversation.