Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Ongoing training and career dev

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Synergi Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a busy recycling and manufacturing site in the Middlesbrough area. The role focuses on welding and fabrication with additional mechanical maintenance across plant and machinery.

You will keep equipment safe and reliable, using MIG/Arc welding, conveyors, hydraulics and pneumatics. A practical, safety-minded engineer who can fault-find and contribute to continuous improvement is ideal.

Qualifications

• Must have strong welding and fabrication experience (MIG / Arc essential).
• Experience in heavy industry, recycling or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and general mechanical systems.

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, support machine overhauls and installations.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and to a high standard.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Plasma cutters

Grinders

Oxy-fuel tools

Job description

About the job Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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.