Maintenance Engineer

Join Our Client as a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer!

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Our client, a leading specialist in manufacturing high-quality engineered products, is looking for a passionate Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their dedicated team in Northumberland. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is early in their career and eager to grow in the manufacturing sector!

Location: Northumberland

Salary: £38,000

Type: Full-time, Permanent (Day Shift - 37.5 hours)

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary (Negotiable based on experience)
• Company pension to secure your future
• Discretionary bonus to reward your hard work
• Life assurance for peace of mind
• Free on-site parking for your convenience
• Day shift working hours (37.5 hours per week)
• Engaging social and employee engagement activities
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities to help you shine!

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct maintenance on plant and production equipment (full training provided)
• Diagnose faults and implement long-term corrective solutions
• Swiftly respond to breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Support the introduction and development of a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) system
• Design and produce jigs and fixtures to enhance production efficiency
• Assist in sourcing spare parts, materials, and equipment
• Manage and liaise with external contractors effectively
• Ensure machinery and equipment adhere to health & safety standards
• Create and improve documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
• Provide technical support during customer visits and occasional travel
• Train operators on basic machine maintenance
• Offer hands-on support to production teams as needed

About You:

Essential:

• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Experience in practical mechanical background
• Experience working with mechanical or pneumatic systems

Desirable:

• Experience in a safety-critical manufacturing environment
• Exposure to continuous improvement or TPM methodologies

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong mechanical and fault-finding skills
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and use your initiative
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members
• Team-oriented with a proactive attitude
• Eager to learn and develop within the engineering field

Why Join Us?

This is not just a job; it's a chance to become part of a close-knit engineering team where your skills will be valued, and your career will flourish. You will receive comprehensive training and support for additional qualifications, allowing you to progress into Manufacturing Engineering.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer.

It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.