Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Weekend Shift Newcastle | Permanent | £48,810 + benefits 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 bonusWhat 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 essentialShift 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) What's in it for you: £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. All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Full company details will be shared at first conversation