Mechanical Engineer Weekend ShiftFMCG Manufacturing Newcastle upon TyneScantec 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 work12-hour day shifts Saturday and SundayPlus one additional 12-hour day shift during the week(Flexible, typically Friday or Monday) The RoleYou ll be responsible for providing engineering and technical support across production lines and ancillary equipment, ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard.Key Responsibilities Identify and implement line and process improvementsEnsure production lines are safe to operatePlan and carry out preventative maintenance activitiesSupport CAPEX projects from planning through to implementationContribute to the training and development of line staff and apprenticesSet up, adjust and run production lines when requiredMonitor line efficiency and downtime, contributing to action plans for improvementCarry out mechanical fault finding, ..... full job details .....