Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (weekend days)

Company: JAM Recruitment Ltd
Apply for the Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (weekend days)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

Overview

The Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (weekend days) is a permanent role in Newcastle upon Tyne offering up to £48,810 per annum plus benefits. This hands-on engineering position supports automated production lines through electrical and mechanical fault finding, reliability improvements, and safety-focused maintenance. Working weekend days, the role includes mechanical upkeep of automated equipment, involvement in capital expenditure upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives. A mechanical bias is preferred, with experience in welding, turning, or fabrication advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Perform electrical and mechanical fault finding on automated production lines and equipment.
  • Carry out reliability improvements and implement preventative maintenance plans.
  • Support CAPEX upgrades and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Carry out mechanical maintenance on automated production equipment; welding, turning or fabrication as applicable.
  • Ensure safety-focused maintenance practices and report issues.

Qualifications

  • Engineering qualification (essential).
  • Mechanical bias preferred (welding, turning, fabrication experience).
  • Manufacturing or industrial background.
  • Confident fault finding and repair capability.

Shift Pattern

Saturday 12 hour day shift (6am–6pm), Sunday 12 hour day shift (6am–6pm), plus 1 additional day during the week (to be confirmed) and 1 additional 6-hour shift per month to cover contracted hours.

Benefits

  • Base salary up to £48,810.
  • Attendance bonus (paid twice yearly).
  • Enhanced pension contributions, medical cover, life assurance and EAP from day one.
  • Free onsite parking and subsidised facilities.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Exposure to modern manufacturing systems and long-term career development.

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Posted: July 11th, 2026