Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Theo James Recruitment; Horden; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Hartlepool. This role involves preventive and reactive maintenance of machinery, particularly focusing on hydraulics and pneumatics, within a dynamic manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring smooth factory operations, with attractive benefits including a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive holiday package (26 days + 8 bank holidays)

Company pension contributions

Free on-site parking

Overtime at competitive rates

Early finish on Fridays

£300 quarterly attendance bonus

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Must have relevant mechanical maintenance qualifications.
• Experience in heavy industry or similar manufacturing environments is essential.
• Proficiency in fault diagnostics for hydraulic and pneumatic systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Commission and install new plant equipment across the factory.
• Execute routine preventative maintenance and planned maintenance schedules.
• Respond quickly to and resolve faults on machinery.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance qualification (HNC/HND/ONC or similar)

Proven experience in a high-demand manufacturing environment

Fault diagnostics and troubleshooting on hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Strong mechanical knowledge

Excellent data management skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Hartlepool

Salary: Circa £42,000 - £48,000 PA

Benefits:

• Competitive holiday package (26 days + 8 bank holidays)
• Company pension contributions
• Free on-site parking
• Overtime at competitive rates
• Early finish on Fridays
• £300 quarterly attendance bonus
• Opportunities for career progression

The Company

Our client is a leader in manufacturing and innovation within a leading sector, catering to diverse industries such as automotive, filtration, aerospace, engineering, and agriculture.

This stable and dynamic company prides itself on its committed, skilled workforce and high-quality machinery, both of which drive its continuous success. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values work-life balance, employee growth, and offers a competitive benefits package.

Working Hours

2 Shift Pattern

Job Description

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of factory equipment. Your responsibilities will include preventive and reactive maintenance of machinery, with a strong focus on hydraulics, pneumatics, and fault finding on presses. The successful Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will also be responsible for uploading downtime data and key performance indicators (KPIs) into a system, making this a data-driven role that requires attention to detail and accuracy.

Main Responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Commission and install new plant equipment across the factory.
• Execute routine preventative maintenance and planned maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Quickly respond to and resolve faults on machinery, documenting steps to prevent recurring issues.
• Ensure all maintenance records and documentation are completed accurately.
• Build effective relationships with internal departments and liaise with external contractors as necessary.
• Must have exposure of working within heavy industry / press manufacturing enviroment.

Skills & Experience Required

• Relevant mechanical maintenance qualification (HNC/HND/ONC or similar).
• Proven experience in a high-demand manufacturing environment, ideally within heavy industry or similar
• Proficiency in fault diagnostics and troubleshooting on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Strong mechanical knowledge, particularly in working with presses./ lathes / milling etc
• Excellent data management skills for tracking machinery downtime and performance.
• Any exposure of continuous improvement or working upon projects are advantageous

Why Should You Apply?

This role offers the chance to join a company known for its stability, competitive pay, and commitment to employee development. As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you'll enjoy a varied and challenging role with room for career growth and professional development, backed by a supportive team and extensive benefits. If you are data-driven, detail-oriented, and eager to work with cutting-edge machinery in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you