Maintenance Engineer

Posting date:	18 July 2025
Salary:	£46,000.00 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	25 July 2025
Location:	Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 1AB
Company:	Manpower UK Limited
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	BBBH417828_1752828154

Summary

Are you an experienced maintenance engineer with sound knowledge of Motors/Drives, Gearbox/transmissions, and PLC's?

Can you commit to working 4 on, 4 off, 2 days, 2 nights (6-6)?

Manpower Engineering are currently working on behalf of one of our valued partners, to assist them in finding a maintenance shift engineer to join their close-knit team.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager your role will:

• Offer emergency breakdown response to production machinery and equipment and any other supporting equipment and services as required
• Carry out regular planned maintenance, as per the schedule
• Provide ideas and suggestions on how to improve all aspects of engineering on site
• Fill in accurately all records and documentation relating to planned or unplanned maintenance of the equipment
• Support and assist members of the site management team with regards to maximising machine utilisation
• Ensure that all mechanical/electrical repairs, plus maintenance to all services, machinery and equipment are actioned
• Closely monitor performance of all production equipment, note any problem areas or recurring faults, offer ideas for improvements, and carry out any agreed modifications as necessary

Key Results Areas/Outputs

• Adherence to Planned Maintenance Schedule 90%
• 100% of Log sheets completed fully and accurately
• Unplanned machine downtime at 10% reduction over previous year.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred)
• Time served recognised apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance
• NVQ level 3 in maintenance operations or equivalent

Knowledge

• Motors/Drives
• PLC's
• Gearbox/transmissions

Apply today for a member of the team to review your details and book in a call at a time convenient to you!