Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Sunderland Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Rotating 3-Shift Pattern Salary and Shift Premiums Base Salary: £43,232.28 per annum (based on 37 hours/week) Shift Pattern: Day Shift: Mon–Thurs 07:00–15:10; Fri 07:00–15:05 Late Shift: Mon–Thurs 15:05–23:15; Fri 15:05–23:10 Night Shift: Sun 22:00–07:05; Mon–Thurs 23:10–07:05 Shift Allowances: Late Shift Premium: 16% Night Shift Premium: 39% Estimated Average Annual Salary Including Rotating Shifts: Approx. £51,723.70 (calculated based on equal rotation of all three shifts) Overtime is available and paid additionally: 1.33x for Day Shift, 1.5x for Late/Night Shifts Job Purpose To provide planned and reactive maintenance for equipment and facilities to ensure optimal production uptime and support safety and operational excellence within a manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities * Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs on plant equipment and facilities * Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults * Conduct inspections and maintain safety systems (e.g., fire alarms, Estop systems) * Maintain accurate documentation for all maintenance work * Collaborate with external contractors and suppliers * Ensure machinery compliance with safety standards * Participate in the preventive maintenance program and related software tools * Provide technical feedback to leadership on maintenance effectiveness * Support overtime as needed to ensure production continuity Required Qualifications & Experience * Essential: * NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance/Engineering (or equivalent) * Proven experience in a mechanical and electrical maintenance role * Good communication and problem-solving skills * Desirable: * IOSH certification * Familiarity with Siemens S7 PLCs and ABB Robotics * Experience in a chemical process environment Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities * Adhere to company Health & Safety policies and promote a safety-first culture * Participate in emergency response protocols * Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe practices * Support departmental 5S and continuous improvement initiatives Personal Attributes * Positive and proactive mindset with strong decision-making skills * Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting * Clear communicator across all levels within and outside the business

Location: Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, GB

Posted Date: 7/8/2025