Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Location: Newcastle
The Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong maintenance professional with leadership experience to take responsibility for the reliability, safety and efficiency of plant machinery and equipment.
The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day maintenance activities, lead a team of technicians and drive preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate and supervise maintenance activities across plant machinery and systems to minimise downtime.
Lead and support a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance, training and supervision.
Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules in line with manufacturer recommendations and operational requirements.
Diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical and automation faults using schematics, technical manuals and diagnostic equipment.
Manage maintenance-related projects, including equipment upgrades, repairs and installations, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
Oversee the use and optimisation of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) within automation and control systems.
Analyse equipment performance and maintenance data to identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history and spare parts.
Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements.
Support a culture of continuous improvement and reliability across the manufacturing operation.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Proven experience managing or supervising maintenance teams within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple maintenance requirements.
Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical circuits, schematics and automation controls.
Practical experience working with PLCs and automated machinery.
Strong mechanical knowledge combined with solid electrical experience.
Experience implementing and managing preventative maintenance programmes.
A proactive approach to fault finding, problem solving and continuous improvement.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Good written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate effectively across teams and complete technical documentation.
A relevant engineering or technical qualification is desirable.
Management or project management qualifications would be advantageous.
Benefits
Company pension
On-site parking
Sick payThis is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to take on a position with responsibility for both technical maintenance and team leadership, within a manufacturing environment focused on reliability and operational excellence
Salary description
£35000.00 - £36000.00 per year