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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Posted 11 March 2026
Salary £42,000 Per Year
LocationNewcastle upon Tyne
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector TechnicalManufacturing
ReferenceJ140253
Job FunctionProduction

Job description

Reward and Benefits on Offer;

  • Competitive salary

  • Overtime available for additional earnings

  • Generous annual leave allowance and pension

  • A prestigious blue-chip employer

  • Immediate start available

Working Hours:

  • 40 hours per week

  • 2x shift systems (Days & Lates)

MTrec’s New Opportunity;

MTrec’s prestigious engineering client is looking to recruit a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join their growing organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking to expand their knowledge and skills within an industry leading employer, with a defined progression pathway.

If you have experience as a Maintenance Engineer/Technician, ideally within Food/FMCG manufacturing, apply now for an immediate response!

The Job You’ll Do;

  • Maintaining factory, warehouse, and office facilities to a high standard

  • Upholding and enhancing the safety, compliance, and quality of manufactured products

  • Ensuring all production and warehouse equipment is properly maintained and fully operational

  • Ensuring hygiene, cleanliness, and housekeeping standards are consistently met

  • Assisting production teams to support smooth, efficient, and uninterrupted operations

  • Overseeing subcontractors when required to ensure work is completed safely and effectively

  • Carrying out routine servicing of production machinery and addressing breakdowns promptly

  • Accurately documenting servicing activities, maintenance work, and equipment failures

  • Contributing to continuous improvement efforts aimed at improving machinery efficiency and reliability

  • Ordering spare parts when the Engineering Team Leader is unavailable

  • Participating in site opening and closing procedures while ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations

About you;

  • Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above in Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance

  • Multi-skilled with mechanical and electrical capability

  • Experience within food manufacturing or the FMCG industry is desirable

  • Able to work well both in a team and individually

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high volume production environment

  • Strong communication skills at all levels