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MTrec Recruitment

Newcastle Upon Tyne / Global

Lead Plant Engineer

£60,000

Job Summary

Salary Range:: £60,000
Job Level:: Immediate Start
Benefits:: Parking Training

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Job Description

The rewards and benefits on offer:

Immediate start available

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Collaborative and supportive work environment.

On-site parking

Company vehicle provided

MTrecs New Opportunity:

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious engineering client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent Lead Plant Engineer to strengthen their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a growing engineering business.

If you are an experienced Plant Fitter/Engineer, with experience resolving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues on heavy plant/industrial equipment, apply now for an immediate response!

The job youll do:

A hands-on Lead Engineering role diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on heavy plant equipment.

Provide expert technical support to the engineering team and act as the main Technical specialist

Training and mentoring younger team members

Diagnosing and repairing diesel-based systems

Attending escalated issues at customer sites as required (on average once per week, primarily at sites in the North East)

About you:

Experience working with a wide range of heavy plant equipment/machinery.

Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant engineering discipline (plant maintenance, land-based engineering etc.)

Knowledge in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues.

Expertise in diagnosing and repairing diesel-based systems

Knowledge of fabrication is desirable

...

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