️ Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Kirkbymoorside Hours: 40 hours p/w Monday to Thursday Contract Type: Permanent Key Objectives / Primary Purpose We are seeking a qualified Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support our engineering client through planned and reactive maintenance. This hands-on role will ensure optimal performance of plant equipment, contributing to production efficiency and minimising downtime. Responsibilities * Execute statutory and preventative maintenance on a wide range of plant equipment * Respond swiftly to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing faults and determining solutions * Conduct mechanical repairs and complete equipment rebuilds when necessary * Manufacture and fit replacement components * Support machinery installations * Perform welding and fabrication tasks as part of maintenance activities * Accurately document work * Comply with internal safety protocols and legislative standards Ideal Candidate Profile * Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer, Fitter, or Technician * Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (preferred but not essential) * Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities in mechanical systems * Experience with lathe and milling machinery (preferred) * Competence in welding and fabrication techniques * Working knowledge of automation systems and robotic machinery (desirable) * Familiarity with CAD or Solidworks software (advantageous) * Basic electrical knowledge and multiskilled aptitude (preferred) * Good IT literacy to manage job documentation and reporting * Excellent organisational and time-management skills * Willingness to undertake additional training and development What Next? To learn more about this role please apply here or contact Actio Recruitment Actio are a recruitment company and an equal opportunities employer