Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Middlesbrough, North East

Middlesbrough

permanent, full-time

£42,000 - £50,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

Working in Middlesbrough, North East

Middlesbrough, in North Yorkshire, is a major commercial and cultural centre for the Tees Valley. Once defined by steel and shipbuilding, the town has transformed into a hub for digital technology, engineering, healthcare, and education. Teesside University drives local innovation and skills growth, while the nearby Teesworks industrial zone and Teesport support manufacturing and logistics employment. Middlesbrough’s economy continues to diversify through investment in green energy, data, and professional services. Job seekers can find roles in engineering, administration, healthcare, and digital marketing, alongside opportunities in retail and public services. Excellent road and rail links connect the town to York, Newcastle, and Leeds. Affordable housing, major regeneration projects, and a growing creative scene make Middlesbrough an increasingly attractive location for professionals seeking career progression and quality of life in the North East.

About Engineering

Engineering underpins almost every industry, from manufacturing and aerospace to renewable energy and transport. Careers include mechanical, civil, electrical, and software engineering roles. Employers range from global corporations to specialist consultancies and start-ups. The UK engineering sector offers excellent progression, competitive salaries, and opportunities to work on innovative projects. With the push towards green energy and digital transformation, demand for skilled engineers is only set to increase.

MULTI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Location: Middlesbrough

Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 (DOE)

Shift: 4 on 3 off (Sunday cover required - Flexible Hours Between 06:00 - 19:00)

Job Role of the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

A well-established food manufacturing business is currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their site in Middlesbrough. The facility is modern, with relatively new machinery and a high-volume production output supplying into multiple sectors.

The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for reactive maintenance across production equipment, alongside small installations and general site maintenance. The role is not heavily PPM-driven, so requires a proactive engineer who is comfortable fault finding and responding quickly to breakdowns.

You will be working across a range of semi-automated production lines and supporting equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent performance across the site.

Sector - Factory Maintenance

Food manufacturing environment operating at high volume with semi-automated production lines and fast-paced processes.

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Engineering Experience
Engineering Qualification
Manufacturing background
PLC understanding (inputs/outputs)
Ability to read and understand electrical drawings

Requirements of the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Strong electrical fault finding (3-phase, motors, sensors, inverters)
Ability to wire and test motors
Mechanical maintenance skills (bearings, belts, chains, pneumatics)
Experience working on production machinery
Ability to carry out reactive maintenance and small installations
Comfortable supporting basic facilities work when required

Desirable Requirements of the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Electrical bias
Food / FMCG background
18th Edition

The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

Salary up to £50,000
Modern manufacturing facility
Canteen on site
Company pension
28 days holiday

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Savannah Wells at Pioneer Selection - 07458142640 / savannah.wells@pioneer-selection.co.uk

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