Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne
Posted by CDM Recruitment
£47,000 a year
Walker · Permanent
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Heavy Engineering
Location: Walker
Salary: £47,000 + Overtime
Shift Pattern: Days & Nights (Strictly M-F, no weekends included in the shift pattern)
We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a heavy engineering environment, maintaining and supporting essential production equipment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong mechanical maintenance background and experience working with a variety of rotary plant.
The Role
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production equipment.
- Diagnose faults and undertake reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
- Maintain and repair a variety of rotary plant and associated machinery.
- Identify potential issues and support improvements to equipment reliability.
- Work safely and efficiently within a heavy engineering environment.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in mechanical maintenance within heavy engineering or a similar industrial environment.
- Strong experience maintaining and repairing rotary plant.
- Competent in fault-finding and reactive maintenance.
- A good understanding of PPM schedules and preventative maintenance practices.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and equipment reliability.
Salary & Benefits
- £47,000 basic salary.
- Overtime paid at time and a half Monday–Friday.
- Double time on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Triple time on bank holidays.
- A range of additional benefits, including both financial and non-financial rewards.
If you’re an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity within heavy engineering, we would be keen to hear from you.
📩 Interested? Get in touch to find out more or send over your CV.
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