138 Engineering jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne

MULTI-SKILLED ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR

SEAHAM

DAYS

45,000

We are looking for a motivated engineering supervisor to join a market leading food manufacturing company. Reporting directly to the engineering manager you will be a key member in ensuring the production facility is kept running. You will be involved in all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance within their operation. With progressive training and development this company is always is always looking to enhance its employees and their skill sets, whilst additionally being supported by a welcoming team of engineers. The position will appeal to a strong engineer looking for their next challenging role within in a secure and stable company.

Role Description

• Multi-skilled either way, very hands on
• Lead and support fault diagnosis, PPM, and reactive repairs
• Drive process efficiency, automation, and CI initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and step in as deputy to the Engineering Manager
• Maintain engineering documentation and ensure CMMS compliance
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team
• Conveyors, weighers, baggers, slicers, freezers, blenders
• Electrical fault finding and wiring
• PLC controlled machinery, fault finding required

Skills and Qualifications

• Food experience
• 5+ years out of apprenticeship
• Supervisory experience
• HND qualified

Background: Food/FMCG

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest please send your CV directly to Jordan Hindhaugh at or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed).

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management.

• Provide leadership to engineering team and ensure that contractual commitments are met and exceeded.
• Ensure development of contract financial plans for revenue and profit delivery, reduction of WIP, debt, cost reduction and contract growth are met and exceeded.
• Ensuring customer focus within all areas of operational activities and that effective relationship are maintained with key client contacts.
• Responsible for day-to-day supervision, operations and maintenance of all mechanical plant services, primarily PPM and reactive works.
• To direct, instruct and supervise all contractors as well as subcontractors, insuring staff compliance with working practice.
• Ensure the collection of the weekly building loads readings and carry out load assessments on UPS, HV/LV systems, reporting any major inconsistencies or abnormalities.
• To insure the shift log system is updated and complete and the subcontractor visits are logged and any major incidents /problems are attended to.
• To conduct regular reviews of operating procedures making recommendations for improvement with appropriate working practices with emergency/contingency procedures with critical systems.
• The upkeep of O&M manuals, test equipment as build drawings.
• Building plants must be operated to in accordance with the manufacture instructions. Within the original design specification.
• To assist, produce and construct the current CEWA's and risk assessment which are used throughout all facilities and sites, ensure that all work is inspected prior to closure of the work permits.

• Monday - Friday
• 8am - 4.30pm (with flexibility)
• Car allowance

• Electrical apprenticeship or time served.
• Experience working with building management systems including fault finding and operator use.
• Experience of leading a team of engineers.
• FM experience advantageous.
• Health & Safety Qualified i.e. IOSH and/or NEBOSH

Geotechnical Engineer | North Yorkshire | 35,000

A new opportunity has opened in North Yorkshire Geotechnical Engineer. If you are looking to join a geotechnical specialist consultancy, then we would love to hear from you!

The successful Geotechnical Engineer will be working on a variety of different projects carrying out work on site and in the office. We are a specialist geo-environmental and geotechnical consultancy and work on a range projects from small scale residential to large scale infrastructure.

The role of the Geotechnical Engineer will involve the following: ground investigation design, slope stability reports, phase 1 and 2 report writing and producing risk assessment reports.

Your role as the Geotechnical Engineer will also give you the chance to help mentor and share your skill set with junior engineers, in addition to gaining experience from senior and principal engineers.

Company benefits

• Competitive salary
• Internal training opportunities
• Bonus scheme
• Healthy pension scheme
• Hybrid working

If you meet the following criteria, please apply for the Geotechnical Engineer role.

• Hold a geology/geotechnical engineering degree
• Experience with geotechnical report writing
• Leadership skills
• Live within a commutable distance from the North Yorkshire office
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Please call me on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) if you are interested in applying for the role of the Senior Geotechnical Engineer in North Yorkshire.

Engineering Supervisor

Durham

Up to £46,000 per annum

Multi-skilled | Hands-on & Strategic | Manufacturing

An established, multi-site manufacturing business with a large production facility in Durham is seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to join their growing team.

This is a key role within the Engineering Department, offering a 50/50 blend of hands-on maintenance and strategic leadership . You'll support the Engineering Manager in driving reliability, performance, and continuous improvement across the plant.

About the Engineering Supervisor Role:

• Support the Engineering Manager in leading a team of 6 engineers
• Lead by example across both reactive and preventative maintenance tasks
• Drive continuous improvement projects to boost equipment performance and reduce downtime
• Work closely with Production and Operations teams to resolve technical issues and optimise production flow
• Ensure PPM schedules are adhered to and compliance standards are maintained
• Mentor and support team members to build technical capability and a proactive culture

Ideal Candidate for the Supervisor Role:

• Apprentice-trained or formally qualified
• in Engineering (mechanical/electrical)
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
• Multi-skilled with a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical fault-finding
• Capable of basic PLC fault diagnosis
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong communicator and team motivator

What's on Offer for the Supervisor Role:

• Salary up to £6,000
• Opportunity to play a central role in an ambitious and supportive engineering team
• A hands-on leadership role with real impact in a high-volume production environment

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Sam Turner at Pioneer Selection

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive 50 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

SUNDERLAND

2 SHIFT - WEEK1: 07:00-19:00/WEEK 2: 19:00-07:00 ROTATING

UP TO 42,000

We are looking for a motivated engineer to join a market leading manfacturing company within the FMCG industry. Reporting directly to the engineering manager you will be a key member in ensuring the production facility is kept running. You will be involved in all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance within their operation. With progressive training and development this company is always is always looking to enhance its employees and their skill sets, whilst additionally being supported by a welcoming team of engineers. The position will appeal to a strong engineer looking for their next challenging role within in a secure and stable company.

Role Description

- Multi-Skilled Maintenance - Electrical Bias

- Hydraulics & Pneumatics

- Continuous Improvement Work
- PLC Controlled Machinery - Siemens S7 & Allen Bradley

- Planned & Reactive Maintenance

- Robotic Systems - Kuka & Fanuc

- Bottling, Filling, Canning, Seaming & Labelling Lines

Skills and Qualifications

- HND/HNC qualified

- 3 Years+ FMCG Experience

- 18th Edition - Desirable

- Lean Manufacturing Experience - Desirable

- C&G Inspection & Testing - Desirable

- PLC quals - Massively Advantageous

Background: Manufacturing/FMCG

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest please send your CV directly to Jordan Hindhaugh at or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed).

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

SUNDERLAND

2 SHIFT - WEEK1: 07:00-19:00 (MON-WEDS), 07:00-15:00 (THURSDAY)/WEEK 2: 19:00-07:00 (MON-WEDS) ROTATING

UP TO 42,000

We are looking for a motivated engineer to join a market leading manfacturing company within the FMCG industry. Reporting directly to the engineering manager you will be a key member in ensuring the production facility is kept running. You will be involved in all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance within their operation. With progressive training and development this company is always is always looking to enhance its employees and their skill sets, whilst additionally being supported by a welcoming team of engineers. The position will appeal to a strong engineer looking for their next challenging role within in a secure and stable company.

Role Description

- Multi-Skilled Maintenance - Electrical Bias

- Hydraulics & Pneumatics

- Continuous Improvement Work
- PLC Controlled Machinery - Siemens S7 & Allen Bradley

- Planned & Reactive Maintenance

- Robotic Systems - Kuka & Fanuc

- Bottling, Filling, Canning, Seaming & Labelling Lines

Skills and Qualifications

- HND/HNC qualified

- 3 Years+ FMCG Experience

- 18th Edition - Desirable

- Lean Manufacturing Experience - Desirable

- C&G Inspection & Testing - Desirable

- PLC quals - Massively Advantageous

Background: Manufacturing/FMCG

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest please send your CV directly to Jordan Hindhaugh at or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed).

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: Newton Aycliffe, County Durham

Salary: Highly Competitive

Hours: Day shift

The Company

Theo James are delighted to partner with a truly wonderful organisation based in Newton Aycliffe. A well-established and rapidly growing manufacturing business, part of a larger international group, is seeking an experienced and hands-on Engineering Manager to join its site in Newton Aycliffe. The company is a major player in the plastics extrusion industry, supplying high-quality custom sheet materials to a range of sectors including automotive, construction, agriculture, and leisure. With a strong emphasis on quality, innovation, and employee development, the company offers a stable and rewarding working environment with genuine opportunities for growth. With a ownership model which re-invests high amount of profits into their people, process and equipment it is clear to see this organisation is one you would want to be apart of.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop the engineering team, fostering a culture of performance and continuous improvement.

• Plan and oversee daily maintenance operations and preventive maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability.

• Manage engineering budgets and contribute to strategic planning across departments.

• Support and deliver capital and improvement projects on site.

• Collaborate with other teams to ensure production uptime and operational efficiency.

• Identify and resolve breakdowns and long-term maintenance challenges.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and engineering standards.

Skills & Experience Required:

• HNC / HND / ONC in Engineering or equivalent (Time Served).

• Proven experience in a managerial or leadership role within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong electrical skills (16th/17th/18th Edition qualified).

• Experience mentoring or coaching engineering teams.

• Proactive approach to engineering and maintenance.

Why Apply?

• Join a thriving business with ambitious growth plans.

• Supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.

• Real opportunities for career development and internal progression.

Job Title: Head of Engineering

Location: Bedlington 

Salary: Very competitve 

The Company:

Theo James is proud to be supporting a company in Bedlington with their search for a dynamic and experienced Head of Engineering. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team, where you’ll collaborate closely with Engineering Managers across the business to shape and drive long-term strategy and development. With a supportive structure that fosters change, this role provides an opportunity to make an immediate and meaningful impact by leveraging your experience, knowledge, and leadership skills. If you have a proven track record of strategic success and managing Engineering Managers, we want to hear from you. 

Job Description: 

• p>Lead the design and improvement of processes, including thick film printing, laser processing, die bonding, wire bonding, silver sintering, and testing to maximize equipment efficiency and effectiveness.

• Drive continuous improvements in production yields.

• Oversee the selection, installation, optimization, and upkeep of all manufacturing equipment.

• Ensure full compliance of all manufacturing processes with AS9100 and relevant aerospace standards.

• Assess and integrate advanced manufacturing technologies such as Industry 4.0, robotics, and AI-based quality control systems.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing technical team, promoting a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous development.

• Guarantee adherence to IPC standards, ISO certifications, and specific customer quality requirements across all processes.

• Champion lean manufacturing initiatives, Six Sigma projects, and Kaizen events to enhance yield, minimize cycle times, and reduce operational costs.

• Formulate and implement strategies for new technologies and products in alignment with business objectives and emerging trends.

• Define operational strategies for high-mix, low-to-medium volume electronics manufacturing.

• Manage the full product development cycle from initial concept to production readiness.

• Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies for potential business impact.

• Lead intellectual property development and patent strategy initiatives.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure seamless product transitions from design to manufacture.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with external collaborators, academic institutions, and industry peers.

• Embody and promote the company's core values through leadership and conduct.

• Support site-wide and corporate initiatives, including Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (E,D&I) and compliance-related training programs.

• Apply company policies consistently, addressing matters such as attendance, conduct, and performance.

• Conduct regular team meetings and one-on-one sessions to support communication and development.

• Continuously assess and improve internal workflows and procedures.

• Uphold workplace safety standards and ensure appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Participate in Safety Observation Reporting (SOR) to promote a proactive safety culture.

Skills & Experience Required

Experience within Electrical Manufacturing 

Able to demonstrate managing other leaders within a manufacturing organisation (Engineering Managers) 

Examples of strategic development within an organisation and being apart of a Senior Leadership Team 

Experience of Cleanroom Environments (desirable) 

Why Apply?

This organization is a forward-thinking company with a strong reputation for engineering excellence in high-reliability solutions across aerospace, defence, medical, and industrial sectors. With continued investment in its state-of-the-art facility and a purpose-driven mission to solve electronic challenges for a sustainable world, it offers an exciting, high-impact environment. The site benefits from a supportive, values-led culture, and the senior leadership team is motivated to drive real strategic change. For those looking to grow their careers within a collaborative, innovative, and ambitious business,

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management.

• Provide leadership to engineering team and ensure that contractual commitments are met and exceeded.
• Ensure development of contract financial plans for revenue and profit delivery, reduction of WIP, debt, cost reduction and contract growth are met and exceeded.
• Ensuring customer focus within all areas of operational activities and that effective relationship are maintained with key client contacts.
• Responsible for day-to-day supervision, operations and maintenance of all mechanical plant services, primarily PPM and reactive works.
• To direct, instruct and supervise all contractors as well as subcontractors, insuring staff compliance with working practice.
• Ensure the collection of the weekly building loads readings and carry out load assessments on UPS, HV/LV systems, reporting any major inconsistencies or abnormalities.
• To insure the shift log system is updated and complete and the subcontractor visits are logged and any major incidents /problems are attended to.
• To conduct regular reviews of operating procedures making recommendations for improvement with appropriate working practices with emergency/contingency procedures with critical systems.
• The upkeep of O&M manuals, test equipment as build drawings.
• Building plants must be operated to in accordance with the manufacture instructions. Within the original design specification.
• To assist, produce and construct the current CEWA's and risk assessment which are used throughout all facilities and sites, ensure that all work is inspected prior to closure of the work permits.

• Monday - Friday
• 8am - 4.30pm (with flexibility)
• Car allowance

• Electrical apprenticeship or time served.
• Experience working with building management systems including fault finding and operator use.
• Experience of leading a team of engineers.
• FM experience advantageous.
• Health & Safety Qualified i.e. IOSH and/or NEBOSH