MULTISKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Location: Sunderland
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Rotating 3-Shift Pattern

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Essential:
• NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance/Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a mechanical and electrical maintenance role
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Desirable:
• IOSH certification
• Familiarity with Siemens S7 PLCs and ABB Robotics
• Experience in a chemical process environment

JOB PURPOSE

To provide planned and reactive maintenance for equipment and facilities to ensure optimal production uptime and support safety and operational excellence within a manufacturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs on plant equipment and facilities
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults
• Conduct inspections and maintain safety systems (e.g., fire alarms, Estop systems)
• Maintain accurate documentation for all maintenance work
• Collaborate with external contractors and suppliers
• Ensure machinery compliance with safety standards
• Participate in the preventive maintenance program and related software tools
• Provide technical feedback to leadership on maintenance effectiveness
• Support overtime as needed to ensure production continuity

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to company Health & Safety policies and promote a safety-first culture
• Participate in emergency response protocols
• Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe practices
• Support departmental 5S and continuous improvement initiatives