Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job Reference: 1442 Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum Location: Newcastle Job Type: Technical / Engineering Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm Job Summary We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join an established engineering team at a manufacturing site in Newcastle.

The role will involve carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs), reactive maintenance, fault finding and general mechanical building services maintenance across the site. Ideally, candidates will have previous building services experience within a similar environment, such as pharmaceutical, healthcare or NHS facilities.

There are excellent opportunities for training and development, including BOAS training. The role will initially be 7:30am – 4:00pm, moving to a day shift once fully trained, which typically takes 12–18 months. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs).

Respond to reactive maintenance and breakdowns. Mechanical fault finding and repairs. Maintain mechanical plant and building services equipment. Carry out general building services maintenance. Ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently.

Complete maintenance records and job sheets. Work as part of an established engineering team. Participate in a 1 in 5 call-out rota. Requirements Recognised mechanical/plumbing engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).

Experience in mechanical maintenance and fault finding. Previous building services maintenance experience. Experience carrying out PPMs and reactive maintenance. Ideally, experience within pharmaceutical, healthcare or NHS environments.

Good communication skills and a hands-on approach. Full UK driving licence (required for use of the site pull van). Right to work in the UK. What's on Offer £40,000 - £42,000 per annum Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm. Move to day shifts once fully trained (12–18 months).

Unlimited overtime available. Excellent training opportunities, including BOAS. Established engineering team of 15 engineers. Long-term career development opportunities. If you live in and around Cramlington, Newcastle, Blyth, Ashington, Morpeth or the wider Northumberland area and have experience in mechanical building services maintenance, this could be the role for you.

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