Job Opportunity: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Dayshift Only) Location: Gateshead Shifts: Dayshift only + 12:00 Friday Finish Are you a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable dayshift role with great work-life balance? We''re supporting a long-established manufacturing business that is investing heavily in its engineering function. They''re now looking for an experienced mechanical professional to strengthen their dayshift maintenance team. If you enjoy problem-solving, improving plant reliability, and working as part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect fit. What You''ll Be Doing Maintaining plant equipment to ensure high reliability and smooth daily operationsResponding to and managing maintenance tasks through a CMMSCarrying out preventative and corrective mechanical maintenanceSupporting production teams by providing mechanical expertise during breakdownsApplying modern maintenance techniques such as 5S, continuous improvement, and lean methodsContributing to improvement and engineering projects, ensuring work is delivered safely and to a high standardParticipating in problem-solving and root cause investigations to prevent repeat failuresMaintaining workshop organisation and assisting with light fabrication/pipework where required. What Success Looks Like Reduced downtime through effective and timely maintenanceWell-organised maintenance planning and work order completionConsistently high standards of safety, housekeeping, and engine