Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  • Permanent
  • Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
  • Posted: 12th April 2026
  • Salary: Up to £49400.00 per annum + Excellent Benefits
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH16933A
  • Industry:
  • Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills: Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a market leading international manufacturing organisation based in the Throckley area of Newcastle.

The business offers £49,400 basic salary, plus 5% performance bonus and overtime is also available at a premium.

The shift pattern for this Maintenance Engineer role is 4 on 4 off, 6am – 6pm days and nights.

We are keen to speak with an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer seeking to join a forward-thinking company with large backing and wants to further their career with an array of accredited training, development and progression opportunities, plus fantastic prospects.

What’s in it for you as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

  • Salary: £49.4K per annum, plus 5% Bonus
  • Overtime at a premium x1.5 or x2
  • Pension contribution up to 10%
  • Training and career development, including health and safety training, management training (ILM), cross skilling and upskilling
  • Aviva Digicare+
  • Share option scheme, plus employee benefits program
  • Hours of work: Days and Nights, 6am to 6pm, 6pm to 6am, 4 on 4 off shift pattern
  • The ability to work within a skilled team of engineers upon a permanent basis
  • Job security and personal development within a market leading, international manufacturing organisation.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer include:

  • Providing plant wide PPM and reactive maintenance service, departmental support and mechanical repairs ensuring that all production targets are maintained
  • Monitor & supply Engineering support of machine set-up & changeovers to ensure that the product conforms to any quality assurance standards and ensuring changeovers are as efficient as possible.

Required Experience and Qualifications of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

  • Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, Level 3 NVQ and BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, City and Guilds Mechanical Engineering Level 3 etc
  • Pneumatics, hydraulics skills
  • Welding skills would be an advantage but not essential
  • High degree of Health & Safety awareness
  • Ability to fault find, repair, and provide solutions to problems.

In return, you will be offered a truly varied Maintenance Engineer role within a dynamic and a fast-paced business where opportunities to develop your skill sets and career progression path often arise.

If you are interested, please apply now…

Keywords: Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Fitter

 
 

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