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Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 43,000 - 51,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
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 businessBefore You Apply
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