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Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with an established manufacturing business specialising in the design and production of food-grade packaging, to recruit an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. Overall Purpose: The primary purpose of a Multi Skilled Engineer is to provide engineering, breakdown repairs, maintenance, and services support to all areas of the Darlington site.Key Duties: Apply best practice operation at all times maintaining high levels of health & safety, hygiene and quality standards. Carry out breakdown repairs to production equipment, plant and services as requested. Assist in the running of our "Agility" system, carrying out TPMs and ensuring documentation is completed. Keep daily records of all work completed and all work pending. Monitor stores stock and usage. Other reasonable duties in line with business needs as defined by the Engineering Manager or their superior.Key Requirements: Have a minimum of 2-4 years' experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Proven electrical and mechanical skills ideally with knowledge of PLC's and Drives. ONC/HNC in Engineering and/or a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship. Understand and be able to read electrical/mechanical schematic drawings. Be experienced in the use of PPM systems.The Package: £48,503 per annum. 3 shift pattern on, 6-2/2-10/10-6. Rotation starts 10pm Sunday night. 2...

A recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering and Maintenance Manager based in Tees Valley.

The Maintenance Team Lead is responsible for maintaining and fixing equipment, appliances, electrical systems, and implementing preventative maintenance on machinery.The goal of the Maintenance Team Lead is to operate safely while ensuring the plant is geared towards maximum production and efficienc

Agricultural Service Technician Salary: Up to £36,000 Base, 40K OTE | Day Shifts | Permanent / Company vehicle We are seeking a skilled Agricultural / plant engineer to join our growing engineering team, covering customer sites across the Teeside Area. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong Agricultural/plant background , particularly within environments such as farming, ground equipment or similar sectors. The role will require you to travel to customer sites accross the Teeside area as well as workshop site based carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on highly technical agricultural machinery. The base salary is for your core hours but the nature of the role will require you to work overtime on a regularlar basis as the company ethos is set around your day is done when your work is done, with this is mind your realistic OTE will be around 40k, all travel and expenses are also paid for. Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Agricultural Service Engineer Agriculture or plant engineering experience Electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience. Engineering qualification (light or heavy vehicle is ideall). Experience working within a similar environment. Requirements for the Agricultural Service Engineer. Previous experience working on Agriculture or plant machinery Happy to travel to different sites as working from the site based workshop The Agricultural Service Engineer will benefit from: Working for a recognised market-leading business. Excellent benefits package including pension and uncapped earnings Training and development opportunities for engineers. If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details contact Chris Bacchus at Pioneer Selection As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details. TPBN1_UKTJ

Electrical Technician Darlington Wolviston Management Services is proud to be supporting our client, a key player within the North East's growing manufacturing sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a cutting-edge organisation operating in a fantastic environment, where high standards, continuous improvement, and technical excellence drive every part of the operation. Our client offers an inclusive, supportive culture with strong family-friendly policies, a competitive benefits package, and genuine opportunities for personal and professional development. Purpose of the Role As a Electrical Technician, you'll play a fundamental part in maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of site facilities and electrical distribution systems. You will contribute directly to the department's mission. Working within a high-specification manufacturing environment, you'll support planned maintenance, breakdown response, minor modifications, and continuous improvement activities. The role actively encourages growth towards a multi-disciplined technical profile. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Compliance Promote and uphold the highest standards of Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with site procedures, RAMS, JSA and relevant legislation. Support the wider site culture around ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001. Maintenance Delivery Plan and deliver both planned and reactive maintenance activities with minimal supervision. Use CMMS (Maximo) for accurate maintenance recording, analysis, and scheduling. Diagnose and resolve plant faults efficiently, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. Technical Performance Inspect, test and maintain MCCs, electrical distribution systems, DOL, Star/Delta and VSD installations. Operate and fault-find on electrical power distribution equipment. Contribute to DSEAR/Hazardous Area compliance and inspections. Review PM findings, recommending improvements and adjusted maintenance frequencies. Operational Support Work closely with process technicians and operators to minimise disruption and maximise plant availability. Support training and knowledge sharing across the team, including apprentices and multi-disciplined development. Continuous Improvement Lead or contribute to improvement projects focused on reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction. Participate in structured problem-solving using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone, and 8D. External Coordination Liaise with vendors and field engineers for technical support, service contracts and breakdown assistance. About You Experience & Background Time-served Electrical Maintenance apprenticeship. Experience in a Process or Chemical Plant environment. Technical Skills Strong understanding of electrical drives, MCCs and distribution systems. Proven electrical fault-finding capability using drawings and technical documentation. Knowledge of HVAC, motor maintenance, lighting, UPS systems and switching operations. Confident with COSHH, writing risk assessments and method statements. IT-literate with experience using maintenance software. Personal Qualities Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently. A team-focused approach with strong communication skills. Keen to develop additional disciplines and support team progression. Analytical, results-driven and committed to high standards. Qualifications Minimum ONC or equivalent alongside a recognised apprenticeship

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be continuing our partnership with Cepac, a leading designer and manufacturer of food-grade packaging solutions. Following significant investment and major developments at their Darlington site, Cepac are now looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a Mechanical Bias to join their growing team. Overall Purpose: The primary purpose of a Multi Skilled Engineer is to provide engineering, breakdown repairs, maintenance, and services support to all areas of the Darlington site. Key Duties: Apply best practice operation at all times maintaining high levels of health & safety, hygiene and quality standards. Carry out breakdown repairs to production equipment, plant and services as requested. Assist in the running of our 'Agility' system, carrying out TPMs and ensuring documentation is completed. Keep daily records of all work completed and all work pending. Monitor stores stock and usage. Other reasonable duties in line with business needs as defined by the Engineering Manager or their superior. Key Requirements: Have a minimum of 4 years' experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Proven mechanical and electrical skills ideally with knowledge of PLC's and Drives. ONC/HNC in Engineering and/or a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship. Understand and be able to read electrical/mechanical schematic drawings. Be experienced in the use of PPM systems. The Package: £48,503 per annum. 3 shift pattern on, 6-2/2-10/10-6. Rotation starts 10pm Sunday night. 22+8 holidays rising to 25+8 over service. Company pension scheme. Private medical. Additional benefits. TPBN1_UKTJ

Maintenance Planner Location: North East Contract Type: Full Time | Permanent The Opportunity We are supporting our client in the search for an experienced Maintenance Planner to play a key role in driving asset reliability and operational performance within a process environment. This is a critical position responsible for the effective planning, scheduling and coordination of maintenance activities, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum equipment availability. You will work closely with operations, engineering and supply chain teams to deliver safe, efficient and well-structured maintenance plans aligned to business objectives. The Role As Maintenance Planner, you will take ownership of maintenance planning processes, ensuring all work is prepared, prioritised and executed in line with site safety standards and production requirements. You will utilise CMMS systems to develop detailed job plans, coordinate resources and support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. Key Responsibilities Plan, schedule and coordinate all planned and reactive maintenance activities Develop detailed job plans including labour, materials, tooling and safety requirements Build and maintain a comprehensive library of maintenance job plans Prioritise maintenance work based on equipment criticality and operational impact Lead daily and weekly planning meetings, including support for shutdown and outage planning Coordinate third-party contractors, ensuring all access, RAMS and compliance requirements are met Utilise CMMS systems (e.g. SAP / Maximo) to manage work orders and maintain accurate asset history Support root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives Analyse maintenance data and produce KPI reports to drive performance improvements Work collaboratively with operations and supply chain teams to ensure resource availability What We're Looking For Time-served maintenance technician or relevant engineering qualification Proven experience within a chemical, process or heavy industrial environment Strong understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling and plant operations Experience working with CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo or similar) Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work including PTW, LOTO and MOC Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation Experience supporting shutdowns and turnarounds (desirable) Key Skills & Competencies Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Effective problem-solving and root cause analysis capability Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control systems Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on reliability and efficiency Proficient in IT systems and data analysis The Offer Opportunity to join a high-performing engineering and maintenance team Key role supporting plant reliability and operational excellence Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience) Long-term career development within a growing industrial business

The Opportunity Wolviston Management Services are supporting a highly innovative organisation within the chemical sector in the appointment of a Lead Technician. This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically driven, COMAH-regulated environment, where safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do. As Lead Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the safe, stable and efficient operation of a continuous process plant, acting as the senior technical point of contact on shift and driving performance across production activities. The Role Working closely with the Production Team Leader, you will take a hands-on leadership role in overseeing plant operations, supporting team performance and ensuring full compliance with process safety and regulatory standards. You will be responsible for: Supporting day-to-day production activities to ensure safe, efficient and compliant plant operation Acting as the senior technical authority on shift, leading troubleshooting and resolving process deviations Promoting a strong safety culture aligned to COMAH and site standards Preparing and issuing Permits to Work (PTW) and carrying out LOTO isolations Coaching and developing operators to drive team capability and performance Supporting the development and continuous improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Collaborating with engineering, maintenance and EHS teams to resolve operational challenges Leading Level 1 maintenance activities and fault finding across process equipment Conducting safety audits and supporting environmental and compliance activities Deputising for the Production Team Leader when required Key Responsibilities Ensure safe, compliant and efficient execution of all production activities Maintain strict adherence to PTW, LOTO and process safety systems Drive plant reliability, uptime and operational performance Lead proactive problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives Support business growth and the development of new operational areas What We're Looking For Proven experience within chemical manufacturing or high-hazard process industries Ideally 5+ years' experience in a similar operational role Relevant Process Operations qualification (Level 2/3 or equivalent) Strong working knowledge of Permit to Work and LOTO systems Experience operating within a COMAH environment (desirable) Demonstrable leadership and team development capability Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and decision-making skills Excellent communication and organisational ability Flexible approach to working continental shift patterns FLT licence is advantageous but not essential. Why Apply? Opportunity to join a forward-thinking, growing organisation Work within a highly technical and safety-led environment Play a key role in driving operational performance and improvement Genuine opportunity for development and progression

Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitter looking to take your career to the next level? Our client in Northumberland is seeking a Heavy Plant Fitter to join their dynamic maintenance team, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities! About the Role: We are on the lookout

Northampton Business Directory is looking for a Plant Maintenance Engineer in Bedford. The role involves maintaining a processing plant and requires experience in pump repairs and maintenance routines.

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Maintenance Operative to ensure facilities are well-maintained and deliver a high-quality experience for members. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, managing repairs, and supporting health and safety compliance. Ideal candidates should have a

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Mechanical Technician to join their Maintenance team at Hampton WTW. The role includes investigating and repairing plant failures, providing technical advice, and ensuring all equipment runs efficiently.

Plant Maintenance Engineer - Temp to Perm. My client is a food waste processing company based in Rushden, and they require a Plant Maintenance Engineer, (Electrical or mechanical) on a temp to perm basis. The role is to maintain the plant using the most cost-effective work methodology resulting in t

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance efforts and support a team of engineers.

Eko Talent is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Birmingham to oversee plant operations for a leading recycling and waste management company. This role requires a proactive leader with strong mechanical and electrical engineering skills, who will implement preventative maintenance strategies and lead

A leading food manufacturing company in New Brunswick is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations and lead a skilled engineering team. The role involves implementing the company maintenance system, managing budgets, and collaborating on capital projects.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee operations at a Biomass facility in Sittingbourne, Kent. The ideal candidate will lead a team, ensuring effective maintenance and compliance with industry standards.

The role involves operating the plant, ensuring compliance with procedures, conducting maintenance, and managing material deliveries.

Key responsibilities include leading engineering teams to optimize production, managing technical staff, and ensuring equipment maintenance. Mechanical Maintenance Manager for a busy manufacturing company in Huddersfield, UK.

Responsibilities include managing the maintenance department's operations and budget, developing maintenance systems, and overseeing a diverse team. Astute People is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a leading waste management company based in Southwark, South London.

A leading circular services company in Merton seeks a full-time Maintenance Engineer to support maintenance tasks and projects.

This role requires knowledge in electrification and plant maintenance, effective communication, and the ability to guide others. The successful candidate will provide vital technical support to the Maintenance Engineering team, manage work specifications, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in SAP training, especially in SAP Plant Maintenance.

Deep functional knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) (S/4HANA or ECC). Ensure effective and compliant use of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM). On behalf of our client with offices in London, we are seeking an SAP Plant Maintenance Lead Consultant to serve as a Subject Matter Expert.

Group is seeking an E&M Manager to lead their Engineering & Maintenance department at the FCHP site in Sea Scale, England. The Manager will ensure compliance with engineering standards, manage a team, and provide leadership during important plant events.

The RPME will be responsible for the strategic direction and tactical deployment of plant and lifting equipment their maintenance, processes, procedures and performance to enable the maintenance access and work planning function to deliver execution in relation to maintenance engineering stewardship

TRADEBE is looking for an EC&I Technician in the United Kingdom to oversee the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and instrumentation.

A leading UK infrastructure contractor is seeking a Highways Operative to join their Highways Term Maintenance Contract in Chieveley, Berkshire. The ideal candidate will have experience in highways maintenance and be a positive team player. Responsibilities include carrying out maintenance tasks, op

On our 27‑month apprenticeship programme you will learn the skills to become a successful Construction Plant Machinery Technician with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you. Service and repair a fleet of plant machinery to meet company and manufacturer standards. Maintain accurat

Caresoft Global Talent Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced SAP Trainer in Solihull for a full-time on-site position with travel involved.The role includes supporting the deployment of the Enterprise Asset Management programme and creating engaging SAP training modules tailored for end users.This

This role involves leadership within a live operational plant, focusing on maintenance, safety, and team performance. The ideal candidate should have a background in instrumentation or electrical, supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of plant maintenance. The position offers significant resp

Murphy in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled individual for the maintenance and repair of various plant equipment including excavators, dumpers, and generators.

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a state-of-the-art FMCG manufacturing facility in England. The role involves mechanical fault-finding and planned maintenance on high-speed machinery. Candidates should have mechanical maintenance experienc

The successful candidate will perform maintenance, conduct inspections, and support plant operations to ensure safety and efficiency. A leading construction materials company is seeking a Maintenance Fitter for its Purfleet site in the United Kingdom.

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Engineering Manager on a 6-month interim basis in Newton Aycliffe.The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a leadership role, exceptional communication skills, and a strong technical background in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.Responsibilities

BJF Group in Greater London is seeking a skilled Maintenance Plumber to join our Facilities Management team. The role involves hands-on maintenance and installation of heating, plumbing, and drainage systems in both commercial and residential settings.

The Sterling Choice is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer in Leicestershire to maintain and enhance production in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.Ideal candidates should excel in fault-finding under pressure, possess strong electrical and mechanical skills, and be ready to adapt in a high-

A leading manufacturer in Trafford is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to maximize equipment reliability. Responsibilities include preventative and reactive maintenance in a fast-paced environment, participating in planned shutdowns, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulati

This role involves coordinating maintenance engineers, supervising plant maintenance, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Siemens Mobility is seeking a Plant & Facilities Engineer for the Thameslink project, based at Hornsey depot. Candidates should have relevant maintenance experience, a Ci

Proactive Technical Limited is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a long-term contract in London.

A leading plant rental company in Greater London is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to ensure that all plant equipment is serviced and maintained to the highest standards.

Site Maintenance Operator at their wastewater treatment site near Oxford. The role involves performing scheduled maintenance, operating and cleaning equipment, and addressing faults.

Concept Resources is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support maintenance operations in a critical environment in North London. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, responding to issues, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

The candidate will oversee the operations and maintenance teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards while fostering a culture of development and inclusivity.

The successful candidate will have hands-on maintenance experience with automated production machinery in a 24/7 continuous process plant environment.

Key responsibilities include overseeing maintenance activities, conducting reactive maintenance, and planning maintenance schedules while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards. A major sugar refining company in Greater London is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure the e

A leading energy company in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled maintenance technician to perform planned maintenance and fault finding.

A family-run horticultural company in Greater London seeks an Interior Tropical Plant Maintenance Technician. This full-time role involves maintaining and caring for plant displays in commercial locations, providing excellent customer service, and being physically active. Ideal candidates should hav