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Job Opportunity: Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical Bias)

Location: Sedgefield, County Durham
Salary: Starting from £41,714, rising to £45,034 (subject to skills and experience)
Shifts: 24/7 rotating shift pattern (3 on – 3 off, days and nights, 7am-7pm / 7pm-7am)

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join a busy, well-established manufacturing business producing plastic packaging for the food industry. This role plays a key part in supporting production through effective maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement initiatives.

We are seeking a flexible, driven individual with strong engineering experience gained within a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and attend breakdowns as required.

• Diagnose and repair faults quickly to minimise production downtime.

• Accurately record all work completed, reporting any follow-up actions required.

• Support continuous improvement activities and machine performance enhancements.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety, food safety, and hygiene standards at all times.

• Supervise contractors and ensure adherence to site rules and safety protocols.

• Provide training and support to other team members where necessary.

• Work under KPI-driven targets to maximise operational performance and efficiency.

Key Requirements

• Time-served engineer (Mechanical or Electrical bias) qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

• Ideally educated to HNC level (or equivalent) – desirable but not essential.

• Previous experience in a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills under production pressures.

• Experience with PLC control systems, fault finding on servo drives, RS networks (including Ethernet and DeviceNet).

• Familiarity with AB Powerflex AC Inverters.

• Working knowledge of TPM, 5S, and CMMS systems is an advantage.

• 18th Edition certification preferred for candidates with electrical bias.

• Good IT literacy and comfortable using maintenance software.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

What’s on Offer

• Starting salary: £41,714, rising to £43,942 after a successful 3-month review, and up to £45,034 based on performance and capability.

• Overtime paid at 1.25x hourly rate.

• 24 days holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata based on start date).

• Option for weekly or monthly pay.

• Clear progression pathway with structured reviews.

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme after 3 months (5% employee, 3% employer).

• Health Plan after 6 months, covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and counselling services.

• Life Assurance (1x basic salary) after 6 months.

How to Apply

If you are a skilled and proactive engineer looking to join a dynamic and growing business, we would like to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career.

INDNC 

Contact information

Ashleigh Hood