TEXO Recruitment are currently looking for a Shift Maintenance Technician on behalf our external client located in Sunderland. This is a permanent opportunity offering excellent benefits and career development.

The Shift Maintenance Technician (Production Engineer) plays a key role in ensuring engineering excellence across fault resolution, maintenance, and overall site performance. Core responsibilities span Quality, Health & Safety, Manufacturing Performance, and Engineering Support. The role focuses on maximising operational effectiveness, reliability, cost efficiency, and sustainability through the application of preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance. Success requires a commitment to continuous improvement, adherence to mechanical and electrical best practices, and strong diagnostic capability (MTTR/MTBF) to minimise downtime and enhance performance.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

* 3+ years’ multiskilled (electrical & mechanical) maintenance in manufacturing (FMCG preferred).

* 17th Edition (18th Edition desirable – qualification can be provided)

* Strong in planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance.

* HACCP and HSE legislation knowledge.

* Experience with PLCs (Siemens S7, Allen Bradley), MMIs, SCADA, inverters, and control systems.

* Desirable: experience with can seaming, filling, robotics (Kuka, FANUC), and Lean/TPM.

* Strong interpersonal, communication, and IT (Wor...