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Maintenance Engineer; Electrical bias

Job in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, CA13, England, UK
Listing for: Vrieservice
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Automation Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias)

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Are you an experienced maintenance engineer with sound knowledge of Motors/Drives, Gearbox/transmissions, and PLC's?

Can you commit to working 4 on, 4 off, 2 days, 2 nights (6-6)?

Manpower Engineering is currently working on behalf of one of our valued partners to assist them in finding a maintenance shift engineer to join their close-knit team.

Responsibilities
  • Offer emergency breakdown response to production machinery and equipment and any other supporting equipment and services as required
  • Carry out regular planned maintenance, as per the schedule
  • Provide ideas and suggestions on how to improve all aspects of engineering on site
  • Fill in accurately all records and documentation relating to planned or unplanned maintenance of the equipment
  • Support and assist members of the site management team with regards to maximising machine utilisation
  • Ensure that all mechanical/electrical repairs, plus maintenance to all services, machinery and equipment are actioned
  • Closely monitor performance of all production equipment, note any problem areas or recurring faults, offer ideas for improvements, and carry out any agreed modifications as necessary
Key Results Areas/Outputs
  • Adherence to Planned Maintenance Schedule 90%
  • 100% of Log sheets completed fully and accurately
  • Unplanned machine downtime at 10% reduction over previous year.
Qualifications
  • HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred)
  • Time served recognised apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance
  • NVQ level 3 in maintenance operations or equivalent
Knowledge
  • Motors/Drives
  • PLC's
  • Gearbox/transmissions

Apply today for a member of the team to review your details and book in a call at a time convenient to you!

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Management and Manufacturing
  • Repair and Maintenance

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