Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Location: Newcastle

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong maintenance professional with leadership experience to take responsibility for the reliability, safety and efficiency of plant machinery and equipment.

The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day maintenance activities, lead a team of technicians and drive preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise maintenance activities across plant machinery and systems to minimise downtime.
• Lead and support a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance, training and supervision.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules in line with manufacturer recommendations and operational requirements.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical and automation faults using schematics, technical manuals and diagnostic equipment.
• Manage maintenance-related projects, including equipment upgrades, repairs and installations, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Oversee the use and optimisation of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) within automation and control systems.
• Analyse equipment performance and maintenance data to identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history and spare parts.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and reliability across the manufacturing operation.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience managing or supervising maintenance teams within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple maintenance requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical circuits, schematics and automation controls.
• Practical experience working with PLCs and automated machinery.
• Strong mechanical knowledge combined with solid electrical experience.
• Experience implementing and managing preventative maintenance programmes.
• A proactive approach to fault finding, problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Good written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate effectively across teams and complete technical documentation.
• A relevant engineering or technical qualification is desirable.
• Management or project management qualifications would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to take on a position with responsibility for both technical maintenance and team leadership, within a manufacturing environment focused on reliability and operational excellence.