Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a busy recycling site in Middlesbrough. The role involves hands-on mechanical maintenance, welding, and fault-finding tasks. Candidates should have proven welding experience and a qualification in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. This position offers a stable long-term career with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Long-term, stable position

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing training and career development

Supportive and friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Strong welding and fabrication experience (MIG / Arc essential).
• Experience within heavy industry, recycling, or manufacturing environments.
• Reliable, proactive, and safety-focused engineer.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance, servicing, and repair of machinery.
• Carry out MIG and arc welding to repair and fabricate parts.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and replace components.

Skills

Welding and fabrication experience

Mechanical maintenance skills

Fault-finding abilities

Knowledge of hydraulics

Knowledge of pneumatics

Basic electrical understanding

Education

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Tools

Plasma cutters

Grinders

Oxy-fuel tools

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with proven welding and fabrication experience to join a busy recycling and manufacturing site in the Middlesbrough area.

This is a mechanically focused position, ideal for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on engineering. Majority of the role involves welding and fabrication work, with the remaining focused on mechanical maintenance and fault-finding across a range of plant and machinery.

You will be responsible for ensuring all equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably through a mix of planned and reactive maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance, servicing, and repair of plant and mobile machinery.
• Carry out MIG and arc welding to repair and fabricate machine guards, chutes, and structural supports.
• Use plasma cutters, grinders, and oxy-fuel tools for fabrication work.
• Maintain and repair conveyors, shredders, hydraulics, pneumatics, and screening systems.
• Diagnose mechanical faults, replace bearings and shafts, and support machine overhauls and installations.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and to a high standard.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

What Were Looking For

• Must have strong welding and fabrication experience (MIG / Arc essential).
• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience within heavy industry, recycling, or manufacturing environments.
• Good knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Basic electrical understanding would be an advantage.
• Reliable, proactive, and safety-focused engineer.

Why Apply?

• 4 on 4 off day shift pattern (rare in manufacturing).
• Long-term, stable position with a growing business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.