Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Jackson Hogg are delighted to be supporting our long standing client for the appointment of a Mechanical Maintenance Technician on a permanent basis based in Newcastle.

This role is a shift position rotating days and nights.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of production machinery
• Diagnose and fault-find mechanical and electrical issues
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Support continuous improvement and breakdown reduction activities
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company standards

• Open to a range of experience levels, including ex-forces / armed forces engineers
• Strong mechanical knowledge with basic to intermediate electrical understanding
• Confident working on industrial machinery
• Experience with hydraulics is essential
• PLC knowledge is beneficial but not essential
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently on shift