Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

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 business