Weekend Shift Engineer
21 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Title: Weekend - Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer. Location: Tyne & Wear Salary: £48,000 PA + Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Christmas shutdown) Attendance bonus (£200 twice per year) Pension (6% employee / 9% employer) Life assurance (from day 1) Westfield medical cover (company paid, taxable benefit) Employee Assistance Programme (discounts, GP access, counselling) Workwear & PPE provided Free onsite parking & good transport links Subsidised onsite food Free fruit twice weekly Regular reward events (seasonal gifts, Christmas party etc.) The Company: This is an exciting opportunity for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established, global manufacturing business experiencing continued growth. The company operates within a specialist engineering sector, supplying high-quality products worldwide. As a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will become part of a fast-paced, supportive team environment with genuine long-term career progression opportunities. Working Hours: Sat 6am-6pm Sun 6am-6pm TBA 6am-6pm (flexible for any other day) Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, the Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer will benefit from excellent working conditions, strong job security, and a positive team-based culture focused on continuous improvement. Job Description: As a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability and minimising downtime across the site. Key responsibilities include: Responding quickly to breakdowns and resolving faults efficiently Following and improving preventative maintenance schedules Completing planned maintenance (PPM) activities in line with annual plans Recording and completing follow-up maintenance work Supporting root cause analysis and implementing long-term solutions Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives Assisting with engineering projects when required Improving line efficiency, quality, and reducing waste through effective maintenance Skills & Experience: To succeed as a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, you should have: Time Served Apprenticeship Multi Skilled, mechanical bias Experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment Strong fault-finding skills on electrical and automated systems Welding, fabrication, turning, milling * A methodical and proactive approach to problem solving Why Should You Apply? This Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer opportunity offers long-term stability, excellent benefits, and the chance to work within a growing international business. If you are a driven Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, this role provides the perfect next step