Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job summary

Join Our Team as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer! Are you a passionate Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Fitter, or Technician seeking a fulfilling role in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Our client, a well-established manufacturing organisation in Cramlington, Northumberland, is on the lookout for an experienced, hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to bolster their maintenance team. If you take pride in keeping machinery running smoothly and enjoy troubleshooting challenges, this position is for you! The Role: As an integral member of the site maintenance team, you will be responsible for the upkeep, repair, and enhancement of a diverse range of manufacturing equipment. This position is predominantly mechanical, with opportunities for basic electrical fault-finding as needed. While electrical skills are a bonus, they are not mandatory, and our client is committed to supporting your professional development in this area. 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. What We're Looking For: Proven mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. A 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 a 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. Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to join a stable manufacturing site in Cramlington that values skilled, practical engineers. You'll 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. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and become part of a vibrant, forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you! Apply Today! Join us in creating a positive impact in the manufacturing sector. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. We are committed to running an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know, and we will be happy to support you. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity-your future starts here! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.