Mechanical Engineer

  • Permanent
  • Tyne and Wear
  • Posted: 3rd July 2026
  • Salary: Up to £50947.00 per annum + Excellent Benefits
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17418
  • Industry:
  • Location: Tyne and Wear
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills: Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, Field Service Engineer

This Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role offers a fantastic salary of £50,947 and the opportunity to work with one of the UK’s largest manufacturing organisations at its facility in Throckley. Benefits include a 5% KPI bonus, a 10% pension match, overtime at a premium, and electrical training to become multi-skilled.

The successful Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

  • A base salary up to £50.9k per annum, plus bonus, and overtime also available at a minimum of x 1.5, x 2
  • Company pension matched up to 10%
  • Share option scheme, plus employee benefits program
  • Continental shift pattern – Days and Nights
  • Training programs, electrical training and qualifications to become multi-skilled and career development opportunities etc.

Key Responsibilities of Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

  • To carry out essential planned mechanical maintenance and complete necessary repairs to keep factories in good working order
  • Involvement in on-going process improvement throughout the factories, developing new ideas and better solutions
  • Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, Inspections, Service and Repairs, hydraulic machinery, bearings, shafts, conveyor-based systems etc.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Applicants must hold a recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification such as an Advanced Apprenticeship & or; Level 3 NVQ with BTEC Level 3 or above, City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering/Craft studies
  • Demonstrable knowledge & expertise in PPM and reactive maintenance on Industrial Plant & Equipment
  • High degree of Health & Safety awareness.

In return, you will be offered a truly varied role within a dynamic and a fast-paced business, providing opportunities to develop your skill set and progress your career. If interested, please apply now!

 
 

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