Duration: duration will be 6 months with a likely extension based upon performance of the line and candidate.
Working Arrangement: Shift-Based (24/5)
Sector: FMCG / Automated Manufacturing & Packaging
The Opportunity
Randstad UK is currently representing a major high-speed manufacturing and packaging facility based in Morpeth, seeking an experienced, proactive Multi-Skilled Production Engineer to join their established site engineering function.
Operating within a fast-moving, highly automated environment, you will play a crucial role in maximising asset reliability, driving operational efficiency, and minimising unscheduled line downtime. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic engineer who thrives in high-volume production, enjoys hands‑on problem solving, and wants to work alongside a dedicated team of technical professionals.
The Role & Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will be directly responsible for supporting high-speed production lines and automated packaging systems. Your core duties will centre around proactive servicing and rapid reactive response to ensure plant performance remains optimal.
Duties:
- Responsibilities will include looking after the production machinery on site
- Completing PPM activities
- Responding to breakdowns
- Assisting other members of the engineering team with engineering tasks
Day-to-day focus areas also include:
- Conducting continuous condition monitoring across high-speed packaging, conveying, and processing equipment.
- Root-cause fault diagnosis across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automated systems.
- Collaborating closely with production line operators and shift team leaders to address machine performance bottlenecks.
- Ensuring all maintenance tasks and equipment interventions are logged accurately within the site’s Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Adhering strictly to safe working practices, isolation procedures, and regulatory hygiene/health and safety standards across the facility.
Shift Pattern & Working Hours
The site operates a rotating five-day continuous production schedule:
- Shift pattern is 3 shifts 24/5 cover
- Early: 0600-1400
- Lates: 1400-2200
- Nights: 2200-0600
- There is also an expectation of OT cover for holiday/sickness/production requirements. This can be 12hr shifts if required.
- There is also an expectation of stopping back for the handover for 10/15mins outside of these hours.
Due to the nature of continuous production lines, a degree of flexibility is required to maintain operational stability during peak run volumes.
Candidate Profile & Background
We welcome applications from experienced multi-skilled maintenance engineers with a balanced technical skillset and solid background in fast-paced production environments:
- Technical Skillset: Strong balance between mechanical and electrical maintenance (e.g. motors, drives, sensors, automated conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and high-speed packaging machinery).
- Fault-Finding: Demonstrated competence in diagnosing faults under time pressure on active manufacturing lines.
- Qualifications: Recognised engineering apprenticeship or relevant technical certifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).
- Work Ethic: Strong communication skills, a team-first mindset, and the reliability needed to deliver thorough shift handovers and cover operational overtime when necessary.
Maintenance Engineer in Morpeth employer: Randstad UK
As an Operations Administrator with us, you'll enjoy a flexible home-working environment while being part of a dynamic team that plays a vital role in our business success. We prioritise employee growth and development, offering opportunities for recent graduates to kickstart their careers in a supportive culture that values collaboration and communication. With regular travel to various regional offices, you will experience diverse working environments and build connections across the company.
