Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing)

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Job information

  • Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing
  • Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum + Bonus + Days Based
  • Published: 20 February 2026

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing)
£40,000 – £45,000 + Bonus + Days Based + Monday – Friday
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Are you a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or similar from a manufacturing background, with basic electrical knowledge, looking to work for a growing company in a days-based role offering great work-life balance and a long-term career?

Do you want to work for a company that invests in its growth and its staff to further develop your skillset through online and external training, including COSHH?

On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business that has been rapidly expanding and have doubled in size in recent years. Manufacturing a variety of specialist paints, coatings, adhesives and lubricants.

In this role, you will carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on the mechanical aspects of all machinery, with some electrical work, while also maintaining facilities. You will work within a mechanically biased team to ensure continued operation.

This role would suit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or similar with a basic electrical understanding, looking for a stable, long-term career in a days-based role with no overtime or call-out.

The Role:

  • Maintenance on manufacturing equipment
  • Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance
  • No call-out
  • Monday – Thursday (7am – 3:30pm), Friday (7am – 2:30pm)

The Person:

  • Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or similar
  • Manufacturing background

Job Reference: BBBH24086

Maintenance, Engineer, Mechanical, Technician, Electrical, hydraulics, fault finding, Engineering, Days Based, Training, Manufacturing, Warehouse, PPM, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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