We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a market leading international manufacturing organisation based in the Throckley area of Newcastle.



The business offers £48,258 basic salary, plus 5% performance bonus and overtime is also available for those who want to earn up to £55K+.

The shift pattern for this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role is 4 on 4 off, 6-6 days and nights.

We are keen to speak with an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer seeking to join a forward-thinking company with large backing and wants to further their career with an array of accredited training, development and progression opportunities, plus fantastic prospects.

What's in it for you as Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Salary: £48.2K per annum, plus 5% Bonus


• Pension contribution up to 10% and excellent benefits package


• Training and career development, including health and safety training, management training (ILM), cross skilling and upskilling


• Aviva Digicare+


• Share option scheme, plus employee benefits program


• Hours of work: Days and Nights, 6am to 6pm, 6pm to 6am, 4 on 4 off shift pattern


• The ability to work within a skilled team of engineers upon a permanent basis


• Job security and personal development within a market leading, international manufacturing organisation.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of Mechanical Maintenance Engineer include:

• Providing plant wide PPM and reactive maintenance service, departmental support and mechanical repairs ensuring that all production targets are maintained.


• Monitor & supply Engineering support of machine set-up & changeovers to ensure that the product conforms to any quality assurance standards and ensuring changeovers are as efficient as possible.

Required Experience and Qualifications of Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, Level 3 NVQ and BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, City and Guilds Mechanical Engineering Level 3 etc


• Pneumatics, hydraulics skills


• Welding skills would be an advantage but not essential


• High degree of Health & Safety awareness.


• Ability to fault find, repair, and provide solutions to problems.

In return, you will be offered a truly varied Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role within a dynamic and a fast-paced business where opportunities to develop your skill sets and career progression path often arise.

If you are interested, please apply now…

Keywords: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Fitter