Maintenance Engineer; Electrical bias

Overview

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 are 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.

• 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

• Adherence to Planned Maintenance Schedule 90%
• 100% of Log sheets completed fully and accurately
• Unplanned machine downtime at 10% reduction over previous year

• HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred)
• Time served recognised apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance
• NVQ level 3 in maintenance operations or equivalent

• 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

• Job Title:
  
  Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias)
• Company:
  Manpower
• Location:
  
  Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
• Posted:
  Sep 11th 2025
• Closes:
  Oct 12th 2025
• Sector:
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Hours:
  
  Full Time