Maintenance Engineer

Location Billingham – 24/7 shift cover – Panama  

Are you looking for a great work life balance, 9 days off every 5 weeks, no more than 3 night shifts in a row, working 2 in 5 weekends and an average 34 hour week..this is the role for you.

We are looking for 2 Maintenance engineers for this food manufacturing business, you’ll play a key role in keeping the production lines running smoothly and safely. You’ll support the day-to-day running of our equipment and contribute to continuous improvement across the site. The Multi Skilled Engineer will be hands-on with both mechanical and electrical tasks. Working as part of a large team with a variety of equipment there are growth opportunities both in skills and people management should you wish to persue these routes.

Responsibilities for the Multi Skilled Engineer

Take ownership of mechanical and electrical integrity across your area

Carry out planned maintenance, fault finding and repairs

Recommend improvements to maintenance schedules and equipment performance

Operate food manufacturing equipment when needed, including changeovers

Support and coach colleagues and apprentices to build engineering capability

Lead and contribute to continuous improvement activities using IWS tools

Monitor plant conditions and report defects, ensuring downtime is minimised

Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and housekeeping

Champion engineering standards and safe working practices

Help create and maintain risk assessments and job operating procedures

Qualifications for Multi Skilled Engineer

A formal engineering qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Multi skilled engineering)

Electrical and mechanical experience and qualifications, including fault finding and diagnostics (Essential)

Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs and safe working practices (Essential)

Minimum of 3-4 years post-qualification experience.

Benefits for Multi Skilled Engineer

Annual salary of £52,578.66

Panama Shift – Every other weekend off. Days & Nights

Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of over achievement

Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care

Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

Holiday buy scheme

Our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more

Please note this client is unable to offer sponsorship, you will require full rights to work in the UK

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please reach out to Rebecca Williams for more information,  

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