Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Weekend Shift
Newcastle | Permanent | £48,810 + benefits
Overview
We are working exclusively with a well‑established manufacturing organisation to appoint a Multi‑Skilled Engineer for a permanent position at a highly automated production site in the Newcastle area. This is a hands‑on engineering role supporting production lines and associated equipment with a strong focus on electrical and mechanical fault‑finding, reliability improvement and safety.
Key Highlights
* Mechanical maintenance on automated production equipment
* Involvement in CAPEX upgrades and continuous improvement
* Strong benefits package including enhanced pension, medical cover and attendance bonus
What We're Looking For
* Experienced Multi‑Skilled or Maintenance Engineer
* Mechanical bias preferred (welding, turning, fabrication experience)
* Manufacturing or industrial background
* Confident fault‑finding and repair capability
* Engineering qualification essential
Shift Pattern
* Saturday | 12‑hour day shift (6am‑6pm)
* Sunday | 12‑hour day shift (6am‑6pm)
* 1 other day during the week (to be confirmed)
* 1 other 6‑hour shift per month (to cover the remaining contracted hours)
Benefits
* £48,810 base salary
* Attendance bonus paid twice yearly
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Enhanced pension contributions
* Medical cover, life assurance and EAP from day one
* Free onsite parking and subsidised facilities
This opportunity offers exposure to modern manufacturing systems, investment‑led engineering projects and long‑term career development within a technically mature environment.
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