Maintenance Engineer

Recruit 12; Elson; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with a strong mechanical background for a days-based role in Elson, UK. The ideal candidate will conduct planned and reactive maintenance, have hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for overtime. Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV to [contact email].

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background required.
• Some electrical competency needed.
• Must be able to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance.
• Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding.
• Diagnose and fix breakdowns quickly.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Hands-on experience with hydraulics

Proactive problem-solving skills

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Welding

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) — Days, 7:30am - 4:00pm | Competitive Pay + Overtime

We're looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mechanical background, supported by some electrical knowledge, who enjoys keeping equipment running smoothly and solving problems on the spot.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the site
• Working with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and general fabrication
• Diagnosing and fixing breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Supporting continuous improvements and safe working practices
• Occasional electrical fault-finding (training provided where needed)

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background (apprenticeship or equivalent)
• Some electrical competency
• Hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding
• Ability to read technical drawings and work independently
• A proactive approach with good problem-solving skills

Hours & Benefits

• Days: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Overtime available: Saturday mornings (optional)
• Competitive hourly rate / salary
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment

If you're a mechanically minded engineer looking for a stable days-based role with the chance to earn extra through overtime, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your CV to [contact email] or call [phone number] for more details