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 ).

* 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 (Word/Excel) skills.

Qualifications

* HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with 3+ years’ relevant experience.

* OR 6+ years’ transferable experience with proven results.

* 18th Edition, PLC qualifications, Lean/TPM training, and electrical testing/inspection certifications are desirable.

Benefits:

* 24 Days Holiday + Birthday + Bank Holidays

* Life Insurance 3x Salary

* Company bonus

* Health plan with Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP service

* Cycle to Work Scheme

Shifts: 3 Shift Rotation; 1 week of Earlies / Lates / Nights

Salary: £40,000 - £44,000 (inclusive of shift allowance)

If this opportunity interests you, please contact Brooke Nesbit at TEXO Recruitment