This Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role is working with one of the UK&x2019;s largest manufacturing organisations and offers a fantastic salary of £48,200 plus excellent industry benefits, pension match to 10 and leading career development opportunities, at its facility in the Heddon on the Wall area of Newcastle.This Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role is working with one of the UK&x2019;s largest manufacturing organisations and offers a fantastic salary of £48,200 plus excellent industry benefits, pension match to 10 and leading career development opportunities, at its facility in the Heddon on the Wall area of Newcastle. What&x2019;s in it for you as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer: - A base salary up to £48,200 per annum, plus bonus - Overtime available at a minimum of x 1.5, x 2 - Company pension matched up to 10- Aviva Digicare - Share option scheme, plus employee benefits program - Hours of work: Days and Nights, 6am to 6pm, 6pm to 6am, 4 on 4 off shift pattern - Training programs, advanced qualifications and career development opportunities etc - Job security and personal development within a market-leading, international manufacturing organisation.Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer: - To carry out essential planned mechanical maintenance and complete necessary repairs to keep factories in good working order - Involvement in on-going process improvement throughout the factories, developing new ideas and better solutions - Provide good communication skills to colleagues & production personnel to develop an understanding of the machinery operation so faults can be diagnosed & rectified efficiently - Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, Inspections, Service and Repairs, hydraulic machinery, bearings, shafts, conveyor-based systems etc - Support process improvement throughout the factories - Responsible for plant-wide proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance activities to ensure the optimum performance of all factories - Report to the Engineering Team Leader to ensure all maintenance tasks are undertaken and completed.Qualifications & Experience of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer: - Applicants must hold a recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification such as an Advanced Apprenticeship & or; Level 3 NVQ with BTEC Level 3 or above, City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering/Craft studies - Demonstrable knowledge & expertise in PPM and reactive maintenance on Industrial Plant & Equipment - High degree of Health & Safety awareness.In return, you will be offered a truly varied role within a dynamic and fast-paced business, providing opportunities to develop your skill sets and progress your career.If interested in the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position, please apply now&x2026;