Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Cramlington, Northumberland. The role is part of a stable manufacturing site and offers long‑term security for skilled, practical engineers.
The Role
As a core member of the site maintenance team you will maintain, repair and enhance a diverse range of manufacturing equipment, primarily mechanical with occasional basic electrical fault‑finding. Your work will support production teams to minimise downtime and optimise site performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform planned and reactive mechanical maintenance.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns to minimise downtime.
- Work on mechanical systems including gearboxes, bearings, pumps, hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Provide support for basic electrical fault‑finding when required.
- Assist with the installation, modification and improvement of machinery.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety standards.
- Collaborate with production teams to enhance site performance.
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Recognised mechanical qualification (e.g., apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC) or equivalent hands‑on experience.
- Strong fault‑finding skills and a practical, methodical approach.
- Basic electrical knowledge or willingness to learn (desirable, not essential).
- Open to candidates currently titled Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Technician.
Personal Attributes
- Hands‑on and proactive.
- Reliable, safety‑focused and team‑oriented.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment.
- Eager to learn and continuously improve.
Benefits and Working Conditions
Enjoy varied work, long‑term security and the chance to develop your skills within a supportive maintenance team where your contributions are recognised and appreciated.
Applied for this role? Your details will be submitted to Adecco, the employment agency for permanent recruitment and the employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Equal Opportunities
The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to running an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and provide reasonable adjustments for candidates who require them.
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