Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Company: CV Technical
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Location: North Shields
Job Description:

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.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026