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Maintenance Engineer

Posted 16 October 2025
Salary £42,000 Per Year
LocationSunderland
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector Industrial, Manufacturing
ReferenceJ139818
Job FunctionProduction

Job description

​The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

  • Full-time, permanent contract from day one

  • Immediate start available

  • Company bonus structure

  • Work with blue chip organisations and clients

  • Free on-site parking

  • Company pension scheme

  • Holiday entitlement plus statutory holidays

MTrec’s New Job Opportunity:

MTrec Technical are proudly representing a leading engineering and manufacturing business based in Sunderland, as they seek to appoint an experienced Maintenance Engineer to their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, providing hands-on engineering support across all departments. You'll play a vital role in maximising equipment performance, supporting continuous improvement projects, and contributing to the overall reliability and efficiency of site operations.

The Job You Will Do:

  • Provide emergency breakdown support to production machinery and equipment

  • Conduct regular planned maintenance as per the maintenance schedule

  • Support the UK Engineering Manager with engineering projects, including design, specification, purchasing, and installation

  • Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs across a wide range of production and support equipment

  • Monitor equipment performance, identifying and resolving recurring issues

  • Maintain accurate records for all maintenance activities

  • Assist with external contractors and service engineers, ensuring adherence to safety standards

  • Ensure all work aligns with company Health & Safety, ISO 14001, and BRC/AIB compliance standards

  • Take part in initiatives to improve downtime, efficiency, health and safety, and hygiene

  • Maintain a clean, organised and hazard-free work environment

About You:

  • HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred)

  • Recognised time-served apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance

  • NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Operations or equivalent

  • Proven maintenance experience in a factory/manufacturing environment (essential)

  • Post-apprenticeship experience in a similar role (desirable)

  • Knowledge ofMotors, drives, PLCs, gearboxes, transmissions

  • Strong team player with proactive attitude

  • Excellent initiative and problem-solving skills

  • Able to prioritise and adapt to changing schedules

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Confident communicator across all levels and departments