Multi Skilled Technician

Scantec
📍 Craven Arms, England, United Kingdom 💼 Permanent 🕒 Posted June 09, 2026

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer – Weekend Shift
FMCG Manufacturing | Newcastle upon Tyne

Scantec Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading FMCG manufacturing business near Newcastle to recruit a Mechanically Biased Maintenance Engineer for their weekend engineering team.

Production does not run at weekends, so this role is heavily focused on planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and project work. You’ll be part of a small, close-knit engineering team, supporting the site through scheduled maintenance, improvements and CAPEX activity.

The role is predominantly mechanical, with some basic electrical fault-finding and maintenance required.

Shift Pattern

  • Regular weekend work
  • 12-hour day shifts – Saturday & Sunday
  • Plus one additional 12-hour day shift during the week
    (Flexible, typically Friday or Monday)

  • The Role

    You’ll be responsible for providing engineering and technical support across...

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    Job Details

    • Location Craven Arms, England
    • Job Type Permanent
    • Category Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
    • Posted Date June 09, 2026
    • Application Deadline July 19, 2026