Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Weekend Shift

Newcastle | Permanent | £48,810 + benefits

Overview

We are working exclusively with a well‑established manufacturing organisation to appoint a Multi‑Skilled Engineer for a permanent position at a highly automated production site in the Newcastle area. This is a hands‑on engineering role supporting production lines and associated equipment with a strong focus on electrical and mechanical fault‑finding, reliability improvement and safety.

Key Highlights

  • Mechanical maintenance on automated production equipment
  • Involvement in CAPEX upgrades and continuous improvement
  • Strong benefits package including enhanced pension, medical cover and attendance bonus

What We're Looking For

  • Experienced Multi‑Skilled or Maintenance Engineer
  • Mechanical bias preferred (welding, turning, fabrication experience)
  • Manufacturing or industrial background
  • Confident fault‑finding and repair capability
  • Engineering qualification essential

Shift Pattern

  • Saturday | 12‑hour day shift (6am‑6pm)
  • Sunday | 12‑hour day shift (6am‑6pm)
  • 1 other day during the week (to be confirmed)
  • 1 other 6‑hour shift per month (to cover the remaining contracted hours)

Benefits

  • £48,810 base salary
  • Attendance bonus paid twice yearly
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • Medical cover, life assurance and EAP from day one
  • Free onsite parking and subsidised facilities

This opportunity offers exposure to modern manufacturing systems, investment‑led engineering projects and long‑term career development within a technically mature environment.

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Company: Manpower UK Ltd
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Weekend Shift

Newcastle | Permanent | £48,810 + benefits

Overview

We are working exclusively with a well‑established manufacturing organisation to appoint a Multi‑Skilled Engineer for a permanent position at a highly automated production site in the Newcastle area. This is a hands‑on engineering role supporting production lines and associated equipment with a strong focus on electrical and mechanical fault‑finding, reliability improvement and safety.

Key Highlights

  • Mechanical maintenance on automated production equipment
  • Involvement in CAPEX upgrades and continuous improvement
  • Strong benefits package including enhanced pension, medical cover and attendance bonus

What We’re Looking For

  • Experienced Multi‑Skilled or Maintenance Engineer
  • Mechanical bias preferred (welding, turning, fabrication experience)
  • Manufacturing or industrial background
  • Confident fault‑finding and repair capability
  • Engineering qualification essential

Shift Pattern

  • Saturday | 12‑hour day shift (6am‑6pm)
  • Sunday | 12‑hour day shift (6am‑6pm)
  • 1 other day during the week (to be confirmed)
  • 1 other 6‑hour shift per month (to cover the remaining contracted hours)

Benefits

  • £48,810 base salary
  • Attendance bonus paid twice yearly
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • Medical cover, life assurance and EAP from day one
  • Free onsite parking and subsidised facilities

This opportunity offers exposure to modern manufacturing systems, investment‑led engineering projects and long‑term career development within a technically mature environment.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026