Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

3 days ago

Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom Synergi Recruitment Full time £31,000 - £55,000 per year

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.

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