TEXO Recruitment are currently looking for a Shift Maintenance Technician on behalf our external client located in Sunderland. This is a permanent opportunity offering excellent benefits and career development.
The Shift Maintenance Technician (Production Engineer) plays a key role in ensuring engineering excellence across fault resolution, maintenance, and overall site performance. Core responsibilities span Quality, Health & Safety, Manufacturing Performance, and Engineering Support. The role focuses on maximising operational effectiveness, reliability, cost efficiency, and sustainability through the application of preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance. Success requires a commitment to continuous improvement, adherence to mechanical and electrical best practices, and strong diagnostic capability (MTTR/MTBF) to minimise downtime and enhance performance.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* 3+ years’ multiskilled (electrical & mechanical) maintenance in manufacturing (FMCG preferred).
* 17th Edition (18th Edition desirable – qualification can be provided)
* Strong in planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance.
* HACCP and HSE legislation knowledge.
* Experience with PLCs (Siemens S7, Allen Bradley), MMIs, SCADA, inverters, and control systems.
* Desirable: experience with can seaming, filling, robotics (Kuka, FANUC), and Lean/TPM.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, and IT (Word/Excel) skills.
Qualifications
* HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with 3+ years’ relevant experience.
* OR 6+ years’ transferable experience with proven results.
* 18th Edition, PLC qualifications, Lean/TPM training, and electrical testing/inspection certifications are desirable.
Benefits:
* 24 Days Holiday + Birthday + Bank Holidays
* Life Insurance 3x Salary
* Company bonus
* Health plan with Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP service
* Cycle to Work Scheme
Shifts: 3 Shift Rotation; 1 week of Earlies / Lates / Nights
Salary: £40,000 - £44,000 (inclusive of shift allowance)
If this opportunity interests you, please contact Brooke Nesbit at TEXO Recruitment