Mechanical MFO

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargreaves Industrial Services seeks a Mechanical MFO to maintain and test mechanical plant at the Port of Tyne biomass handling facility. You will work within a 24/7 shift pattern and perform examinations and routine maintenance on conveyors and equipment.

The role requires an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, knowledge of ATEX zones, and strict adherence to health and safety procedures. Training, safety inductions, and permit-to-work compliance are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering (required).
• Knowledge of plant systems, especially ATEX zones, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical fitting and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Rigging and slinging activities as required on site.
• Carry out Planned Maintenance as per operation manuals and schedules.
• Raise and close out defects identified during inspections and tests.
• Operate site vehicles and workshop equipment with proper documentation.
• Examinations, inspections and testing of mechanical equipment; ensure health and safety procedures.

Skills

ATEX zones

Health & Safety

Site safety induction

Permit to work

Safety induction

Golden rules

E-learning

Education

Served Apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering

Job description

Location: On site / South Shields, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | General
AnnualFixed salary:£ 44760.00

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

SALARY: Around £44,760.44 per annum

CLOSING DATE: 15 th September 2026

SHIFT PATTERN: 5x 12 hour days on 4 days off, 5x 12 hour nights on 5 days off, 2x 12 hour days and 2x 12 hour nights on 12 days off

A vacancy has arisen for a Mechanical MFO, responsible for the effective examination, testing, installation and maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment, to join our team within our Port of Tyne contract.

Hargreaves Industrial Services provide a varied Operations, Maintenance and Industrial cleaning service to our client at the Port of Tyne Biomass handling facility.

We are responsible for the day to day maintenance and operations of a material handling system consisting of traditional and Air glide conveyors including a number of transfer towers and three 25,000 ton storage silos which transfers Biomass wood pellets from vessel to a rail loading facility with which we also maintain and operate sending the Biomass material via rail to Lynemouth power station.

The site is also supported on a day to day basis with our industrial cleaning team ensuring a very strict cleaning regime is adhered to at all times.

The role briefly encompasses the following duties:

• Mechanical fitting.
• Rigging and Slinging
• General maintenance through an established PPM scheme.
• Raising and closing out of all defects.
• Carry out maintenance and repairs on all Mechanical Equipment.
• Carry out Planned Maintenance as per Operation Manual Schedules
• Ability to carry out fault finding.
• Operate site Vehicles. (Complete relevant Documentation)
• Operate Workshop Equipment and tools as required. (Complete relevant Documentation)
• Carry out Examinations, Inspections and testing of all Mechanical Equipment.
• Inspection of site ensuring Health and Safety procedures are being adhered to.
• Continually look for ways to improve service.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills/experience/ attributes:

• Served Apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of Plant (Especially working within ATEX zones)
• Positive attitude to Health & Safety.
• Site safety induction training.
• Adhere to Permit to work procedures.
• Hargreaves safety induction training.
• Comply and understand all site golden rules, safety instructions and procedures.
• Undertake all mandatory E-learning as required.

Hours of Work: - Full time Shift Work

What we do: As an established contract management Company, Hargreaves Industrial Services provides high standard, professional services to our clients within the power, port, steel, rail and other industrial sectors both within the UK and abroad.

Our core services include:

• Materials Handling expertise, offering efficient and optimal solutions for all bulk handling requirements
• Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance and Engineering
• Operation and Maintenance of Material Handling Plants

As a Company we pride ourselves on our service delivery and professional 'can do' attitude and we are always looking for committed, keen, professional people to join us.