Location
Backworth, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Posted
June 17, 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 production lines and ancillary equipment,...
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 production lines and ancillary equipment,...