Overview
Job Opportunity: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Dayshift Only) – Location: Gateshead. Shifts: Dayshift only + 12:00 Friday Finish.
Are you a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable dayshift role with great work-life balance? We\u2019re supporting a long-established manufacturing business that is investing heavily in its engineering function. They\u2019re now looking for an experienced mechanical professional to strengthen their dayshift maintenance team. If you enjoy problem-solving, improving plant reliability, and working as part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect fit.
What You\u2019ll Be Doing
* Maintaining plant equipment to ensure high reliability and smooth daily operations
* Responding to and managing maintenance tasks through a CMMS
* Carrying out preventative and corrective mechanical maintenance
* Supporting production teams by providing mechanical expertise during breakdowns
* Applying modern maintenance techniques such as 5S, continuous improvement, and lean methods
* Contributing to improvement and engineering projects, ensuring work is delivered safely and to a high standard
* Participating in problem-solving and root cause investigations to prevent repeat failures
* Maintaining workshop organisation and assisting with light fabrication/pipework where required
What Success Looks Like
* Reduced downtime through effective and timely maintenance
* Well-organised maintenance planning and work order completion
* Consistently high standards of safety, housekeeping, and engineering practice
* Positive contribution to continuous improvement efforts
* Reliable delivery of assigned work in terms of cost, quality, and schedule
What You\u2019ll Bring
* Strong hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
* Good understanding of maintenance processes, reliability methods, and safe working practices
* Ability to read mechanical drawings and troubleshoot plant equipment
* A proactive approach with a willingness to get involved in improvements and problem-solving
* Experience using a CMMS (advantageous)
* A team-focused mindset and solid communication skills
Why Apply?
* Dayshift only + early finish every Friday
* A stable, supportive engineering team with longevity
* Opportunities to contribute to improvement projects
* Excellent long-term career prospects
If you\u2019re a mechanically minded maintenance engineer looking for a rewarding dayshift role with a great team, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career.
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