Scantec Recruitment are working in partnership with a leading FMCG Print / Packaging Manufacturing business company with a site near Newcastle, to assist them in recruiting a Shift Electrical Maintenance Engineer. This is a fantastic, global business and a true leader in their industry with an excellent salary and benefits package on offer, including further training and development.  

Role Purpose: 

To provide electrical engineering support by completing planned and breakdown maintenance of equipment, ensuring it is carried out in a safe, timely and efficient manner, minimizing equipment down-time and improving line efficiency.  

Shifts: 

Monday to Friday, 3x shift rotation 
6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am 

Excellent Benefits: 

• Company pension scheme (company matches up to 9% employee contributions) 
• 25 days Annual leave + stats days 
• Medical scheme 
• 7x Death in Service 
• EAP, including high street discounts, free counselling etc 
• Free fruity Tuesdays (and Wed/Thurs usually) 
• Life Assurance scheme

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Summary of responsibilities: 

• Ensure the production lines are safe to operate, resolving problems whilst proactively identifying, reporting and addressing potential hazards and near misses.  
• Ensure all safety related maintenance electrical work is completed in a timely manner  
• Follow and improve preventative maintenance plans with the aim of reducing unplanned down time 
• Ensure the annual PPM schedule is adhered to and completed as required. •  
• Support root cause investigations for repetitive breakdowns and to implement permanent solutions 
• Be involved in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement activities 
• Assist with relevant project work where maintenance involvement is required 
• Ensure line efficiency is improved through timely repair, maintenance and improvement of equipment 
• Ensure quality is improved and spoilage is reduced through timely repair, maintenance and improvement of equipment. 
• Work closely with other engineering team members and the production team to ensure that the business objectives are met.  

 Required skills, knowledge & Experience: 

For this role our client is seeking an experienced Electrical or Multi Skilled Engineer with a background in a manufacturing maintenance environment. Ideally you will be qualified to a minimum of ONC/C&G Part III or HNC in electrical engineering.

Please contact Paul Bradley and apply today, for an immediate call to give you more information!