Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) - Expiring soon!

Posted 08/05/2026 by CV Technical

Location:
North Shields, Tyne and Wear
Salary/Rate:
£50,000 - £56,000/annum Holidays, Pension

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: North Shields
Salary: Up To £56,000 basic + overtime & Bonus
Shifts: Panama (Days & Nights)
Hours: 42 hours per week



The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and globally recognised manufacturing business within the FMCG sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to their site in North Shields.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and forward-thinking company, offering long-term progression and a strong benefits package.



Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out mechanical fault finding, repair, and overhaul
  • Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
  • Electrical fault finding using drawings to diagnose hard-wired faults
  • PLC fault finding (Siemens TIA Portal desirable)
  • Installation and commissioning of electro-mechanical equipment
  • Use of machine shop equipment including lathe and milling machines
  • Welding (MIG and stick) where required


Requirements

  • Time-served Maintenance Engineer (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
  • Multi-skilled with both electrical and mechanical experience
  • Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
  • PLC fault finding experience (any platform considered)
  • HNC in Engineering desirable
  • Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment


If this role is of interest, please apply. Alternatively, feel free to get in touch via email or give me a call for a confidential chat.

Email:

Direct Line: (phone number removed)

Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
M/SH0T147_1778235959
Job ID:
225083811
Applications:
Less than 10

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