Maintenance Engineer

The Rewards and Benefits on

Offer:

Full-time, permanent contract from day one

Immediate start available

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service Benefit X3

Healthcare initiatives

Work with blue chip organisations and clients

Free on-site parking

Company sick pay

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Holiday entitlement plus statutory holidays

MTrec’s New Job Opportunity:

MTrec Technical are proudly representing a leading engineering and manufacturing business based in Sunderland, as they seek to appoint an experienced Maintenance Engineer to their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, providing hands-on engineering support across all departments. You'll play a vital role in maximising equipment performance, supporting continuous improvement projects, and contributing to the overall reliability and efficiency of site operations.

The Job You Will Do:

* Provide emergency breakdown support to production machinery and equipment

* Conduct regular planned maintenance as per the maintenance schedule

* Support the UK Engineering Manager with engineering projects, including design, specification, purchasing, and installation

* Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs across a wide range of production and support equipment

* Monitor equipment performance, identifying and resolving recurring issues

* Maintain accurate records for all maintenance activities

* Assist with external contractors and service engineers, ensuring adherence to safety standards

* Ensure all work aligns with company Health & Safety, ISO 14001, and BRC/AIB compliance standards

* Take part in initiatives to improve downtime, efficiency, health and safety, and hygiene

* Maintain a clean, organised and hazard-free work environment

About You:

* HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred)

* Recognised time-served apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance

* NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Operations or equivalent

* Proven maintenance experience in a factory/manufacturing environment (essential)

* Post-apprenticeship experience in a similar role (desirable)

* Knowledge of Motors, drives, PLCs, gearboxes, transmissions

* Strong team player with proactive attitude

* Excellent initiative and problem-solving skills

* Able to prioritise and adapt to changing schedules

* Strong attention to detail and accuracy

* Confident communicator across all levels and departments