Maintenance Engineer

Description:

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

* Full-time, permanent contract from day one

* Immediate start available

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Death in Service Benefit X3

* Healthcare initiatives

* Work with blue chip organisations and clients

* Free on-site parking

* Company sick pay

* Ongoing training and development opportunities

* Company pension scheme

* Holiday entitlement plus statutory holidays

MTrec’s New Job Opportunity:

MTrec Technical are proudly representing a leading engineering and manufacturing business based in Sunderland, as they seek to appoint an experienced Maintenance Engineer to their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, providing hands-on engineering support across all departments. You'll play a vital role in maximising equipment performance, supporting continuous improvement projects, and contributing to the overall reliability and efficiency of site operations.

The Job You Will Do:

* Provide emergency breakdown support to production machinery and equipment

* Conduct regular planned maintenance as per the maintenance schedule

* Support the UK Engineering Manager with engineering projects, including design, specification, purchasing, and installation

* Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs across a wide range of production and support equipment

* Monitor equipment performance, identifying and resolving recurring issues

* Maintain accurate records for all maintenance activities

* Assist with external contractors and service engineers, ensuring adherence to safety standards

* Ensure all work aligns with company Health & Safety, ISO 14001, and industry compliance standards

* Take part in initiatives to improve downtime, efficiency, health and safety, and hygiene

* Maintain a clean, organised and hazard-free work environment

About You:

HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Recognised time-served apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance

NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Operations or equivalent

Proven maintenance experience in a factory/manufacturing environment (essential)

Post-apprenticeship experience in a similar role (desirable)

Knowledge of Motors, drives, PLCs, gearboxes, transmissions

Strong team player with a proactive attitude

Excellent initiative and problem-solving skills

Able to prioritise and adapt to changing schedules

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Confident communicator across all levels and departments