Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 430692
  • PublishDate iconJob Published: 08/05/2026
  • JobType iconForm of employment: Permanent
  • salaryRate iconSalary: £48810 - £48810 Per annum
  • domain iconIndustry: Engineering
  • type iconJob Type: Full Time

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Weekend Shift
Newcastle | Permanent | £48,810 + benefits
We are working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing organisation to appoint a Multi-Skilled Engineer for a permanent position at a highly automated production site in the Newcastle area.
This is a hands-on engineering role supporting production lines and associated equipment with a strong focus on electrical and mechanical fault finding reliability improvement and safety.

Key highlights:

  • Mechanical maintenance on automated production equipment
  • Involvement in CAPEX upgrades and continuous improvement
  • Strong benefits package including enhanced pension medical cover and attendance bonus

What we're looking for:

  • Experienced Multi-Skilled or Maintenance Engineer
  • Mechanical bias preferred (welding, turning, fabrication experience)
  • Manufacturing or industrial background
  • Confident fault finding and repair capability
  • Engineering qualification essential

Shift Pattern:

  • Saturday | 12 hour day shift (6am-6pm)
  • Sunday | 12 hour day shift (6am-6pm)
  • 1 other day during the week (to be confirmed)
  • 1 other 6 hour shift per month (to cover the remaining contracted hours)


What's in it for you:

  • £48,810 base salary
  • Attendance bonus paid twice yearly
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • Medical cover life assurance and EAP from day one
  • Free onsite parking and subsidised facilities


This opportunity offers exposure to modern manufacturing systems investment-led engineering projects and long-term career development within a technically mature environment.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Full company details will be shared at first conversation.