Maintenance Engineer

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer: * Full-time, permanent contract from day one * Immediate start available * Employee Assistance Programme * Death in Service Benefit X3 * Healthcare initiatives * Work with blue chip organisations and clients * Free on-site parking * Company sick pay * Ongoing training and development opportunities * Company pension scheme * Holiday entitlement plus statutory holidays MTrec’s New Job Opportunity: MTrec Technical are proudly representing a leading engineering and manufacturing business based in Sunderland, as they seek to appoint an experienced Maintenance Engineer to their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, providing hands-on engineering support across all departments. You'll play a vital role in maximising equipment performance, supporting continuous improvement projects, and contributing to the overall reliability and efficiency of site operations. The Job You Will Do: * Provide emergency breakdown support to production machinery and equipment * Conduct regular planned maintenance as per the maintenance scheduleSupport the UK Engineering Manager with engineering projects, including design, specification, purchasing, and installation * Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs across a wide range of production and support equipment * Monitor equipment performance, identifying and resolving recurring issuesMaintain accurate records for all maintenance activities * Assist with external contractors and service engineers, ensuring adherence to safety standardsEnsure all work aligns with company Health & Safety, ISO 14001, and BRC/AIB compliance standards * Take part in initiatives to improve downtime, efficiency, health and safety, and hygieneMaintain a clean, organised and hazard-free work environment About You: * HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Electrical preferred) * Recognised time-served apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance * NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Operations or equivalent * Proven maintenance experience in a factory/manufacturing environment (essential) * Post-apprenticeship experience in a similar role (desirable) * Knowledge of Motors, drives, PLCs, gearboxes, transmissions * Strong team player with proactive attitude * Excellent initiative and problem-solving skills * Able to prioritise and adapt to changing schedules * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Confident communicator across all levels and departments