Maintenance Engineer

North East England Permanent Competitive Plus Benefits Ref: 417928

Our client

Our client is a high volume manufacturer in the North East operating within a highly automated, technically advanced production environment. With significant recent investment in technology, systems and people, the business is entering a period of sustained growth and transformation, with a clear focus on improving operational performance, reliability and efficiency.
The business is moving toward a proactive, data-driven maintenance strategy, creating a strong opportunity for engineering talent to play a key role in shaping the future of the function.

The opportunity

This is a newly created Maintenance Engineer role, designed to bridge the gap between reactive maintenance and engineering-led improvement.
You will play a key role in driving equipment reliability and performance, with a particular focus on identifying and eliminating repeat issues.
Key responsibilities include:

Leading root cause analysis (RCA) to resolve recurring equipment failures
Improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and uptime
Using CMMS and operational data to identify trends and implement solutions
Supporting the transition from reactive to proactive maintenance practices
Working cross-functionally with production and engineering teams

This is a hands-on but highly analytical role, offering the opportunity to influence both day-to-day operations and longer-term strategy.

About you

Electrically biased, multi-skilled engineer from a high-volume manufacturing environment
Strong experience in automation, robotics and PLC-controlled machinery
Proven track record in root cause analysis and problem-solving
Comfortable working with data to drive performance improvements and reliability
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and fault find effectively
Ideally HND or degree qualified (or equivalent experience)
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a genuine interest in improving how things work
Confident communicator, able to work cross-functionally and challenge where needed

If you’re looking to step into a role where you can make a tangible impact on performance and be part of a business in growth, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.