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Lead Plant Engineer
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Killingworth, North Tyneside
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £50,000 - £60,000 Per Annum
Job Description
The rewards and benefits on offer:
* Immediate start available
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
* Collaborative and supportive work environment.
* On-site parking
* Company vehicle provided
MTrec’s New Opportunity:
MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious engineering client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent Lead Plant Engineer to strengthen their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a growing engineering business.
If you are an experienced Plant Fitter/Engineer, with experience resolving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues on heavy plant/industrial equipment, apply now for an immediate response!
The job you’ll do:
* A hands-on Lead Engineering role diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on heavy plant equipment.
* Provide expert technical support to the engineering team and act as the main Technical specialist
* Training and mentoring younger team members
* Diagnosing and repairing diesel-based systems
* Attending escalated issues at customer sites as required (on average once per week, primarily at sites in the North East)
About you:
* Experience working with a wide range of heavy plant equipment/machinery.
* Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant engineering discipline (plant maintenance, land-based engineering etc.)
* Knowledge in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues.
* Expertise in diagnosing and repairing diesel-based systems
* Knowledge of fabrication is desirable
* Strong diagnostic skillset across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
* Ability to work independently and make confident technical decisions
* Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in being part of a winning team
* Immediate start available
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
* Collaborative and supportive work environment.
* On-site parking
* Company vehicle provided
MTrec’s New Opportunity:
MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious engineering client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent Lead Plant Engineer to strengthen their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a growing engineering business.
If you are an experienced Plant Fitter/Engineer, with experience resolving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues on heavy plant/industrial equipment, apply now for an immediate response!
The job you’ll do:
* A hands-on Lead Engineering role diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on heavy plant equipment.
* Provide expert technical support to the engineering team and act as the main Technical specialist
* Training and mentoring younger team members
* Diagnosing and repairing diesel-based systems
* Attending escalated issues at customer sites as required (on average once per week, primarily at sites in the North East)
About you:
* Experience working with a wide range of heavy plant equipment/machinery.
* Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant engineering discipline (plant maintenance, land-based engineering etc.)
* Knowledge in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues.
* Expertise in diagnosing and repairing diesel-based systems
* Knowledge of fabrication is desirable
* Strong diagnostic skillset across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
* Ability to work independently and make confident technical decisions
* Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in being part of a winning team