Weekend Shift Engineer, Newcastle upon Tyne

Job Title: Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer.

Location: Tyne & Wear

Salary: 48,000 PA +

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Christmas shutdown)

• Attendance bonus (200 twice per year)

• Pension (6% employee / 9% employer)

• Life assurance (from day 1)

• Westfield medical cover (company paid, taxable benefit)

• Employee Assistance Programme (discounts, GP access, counselling)

• Workwear & PPE provided

• Free onsite parking & good transport links

• Subsidised onsite food

• Free fruit twice weekly

• Regular reward events (seasonal gifts, Christmas party etc.)

The Company:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established, global manufacturing business experiencing continued growth. The company operates within a specialist engineering sector, supplying high-quality products worldwide. As a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will become part of a fast-paced, supportive team environment with genuine long-term career progression opportunities.

Working Hours:

Sat 6am-6pm

Sun 6am-6pm

TBA 6am-6pm (flexible for any other day)

Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, the Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer will benefit from excellent working conditions, strong job security, and a positive team-based culture focused on continuous improvement.

Job Description:
As a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability and minimising downtime across the site. Key responsibilities include:

• Responding quickly to breakdowns and resolving faults efficiently

• Following and improving preventative maintenance schedules

• Completing planned maintenance (PPM) activities in line with annual plans

• Recording and completing follow-up maintenance work

• Supporting root cause analysis and implementing long-term solutions

• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

• Assisting with engineering projects when required

• Improving line efficiency, quality, and reducing waste through effective maintenance

Skills & Experience:
To succeed as a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you should have:

• Time Served Apprenticeship

• Multi Skilled, mechanical bias

• Experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment

• Strong fault-finding skills on electrical and automated systems

• Welding, fabrication, turning, milling

• A methodical and proactive approach to problem solving

Why Should You Apply?
This Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer opportunity offers long-term stability, excellent benefits, and the chance to work within a growing international business. If you are a driven Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, this role provides the perfect next step.