Maintenance Engineer - Durham

Location Billingham – 24/7 shift cover – Panama  

Are you looking for a great work life balance, 9 days off every 5 weeks, no more than 3 night shifts in a row, working 2 in 5 weekends and an average 34 hour week..this is the role for you. 

We are looking for 2 Maintenance engineers for this food manufacturing business, you’ll play a key role in keeping the production lines running smoothly and safely. You’ll support the day-to-day running of our equipment and contribute to continuous improvement across the site. The Multi Skilled Engineer will be hands-on with both mechanical and electrical tasks. Working as part of a large team with a variety of equipment there are growth opportunities both in skills and people management should you wish to persue these routes. 

Responsibilities for the Multi Skilled Engineer 

• Take ownership of mechanical and electrical integrity across your area 

• Carry out planned maintenance, fault finding and repairs 

• Recommend improvements to maintenance schedules and equipment performance 

• Operate food manufacturing equipment when needed, including changeovers 

• Support and coach colleagues and apprentices to build engineering capability 

• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement activities using IWS tools 

• Monitor plant conditions and report defects, ensuring downtime is minimised 

• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and housekeeping 

• Champion engineering standards and safe working practices 

• Help create and maintain risk assessments and job operating procedures 

Qualifications for Multi Skilled Engineer 

• A formal engineering qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Multi skilled engineering) 

• Electrical and mechanical experience and qualifications, including fault finding and diagnostics (Essential) 

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs and safe working practices (Essential) 

• Minimum of 3-4 years post-qualification experience. 

Benefits for Multi Skilled Engineer 

• Annual salary of £52,578.66 

• Panama Shift – Every other weekend off. Days & Nights 

• Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement 

• Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care 

• Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 

• Holiday buy scheme 

• Our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more 

Please note this client is unable to offer sponsorship, you will require full rights to work in the UK 

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please reach out to Rebecca Williams for more information, rebecca@maintechrecruitment.co.uk 

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