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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Posted 16 September 2026
Salary £42,500 - £43,000 Per Hour
LocationWallsend
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector Technical , Manufacturing
ReferenceJ140723
Job FunctionMaintenance

Job description

​The rewards and benefits on offer:

  • Immediate start available

  • Overtime available for additional earnings

  • Generous annual leave allowance and pension

  • A prestigious blue-chip employer

  • Free on-site parking

Working Hours:

  • 40 hours per week

  • 2x 8-hour shift system (Dayshift & Backshift)

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.

If you have experience as a Maintenance Engineer/Technician, 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 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

  • Experience with PLC systems is advantageous

  • Multi-skilled with mechanical and electrical capability

  • 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