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.
• A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people.
• A competitive holiday allowance.
• Company pension scheme. (if applicable)
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Life Insurance.
• Bike2Work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.