Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Bishop Auckland, County Durham, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£48k - £48k Annual
Full-Time
MTrec’s new career opportunity
Our client are specialists in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit an Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on a permanent basis.
The role will be working a Panama shift where you will work 7 days out of every 14 days.
The shift pattern is 2 weeks of days (6.30am to 6.00pm) then 2 weeks of nights (6.30pm to 6.00am).
The Job you’ll do
* As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (known as a Mechanical Fitter internally), you will be part of an in house engineering team that keeps production running safely and reliably.
* You will work hands on with plant and equipment, supporting planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns to help maintain consistent output and quality.
* Duties also include:
* Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults on production equipment.
* Supporting safe and efficient operation of specialist machinery.
* Working with hydraulic, pneumatic and drive chain systems.
* Replacing and aligning bearings.
* Supporting fabrication and welding tasks where required.
* Working closely with colleagues to minimise downtime.
About You
Essential
* Mechanical engineering background with good experience in manufacturing environments.
* Level 3 qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline.
* Strong commitment to health and safety best practice.
* Good communication skills, written and verbal.
* Ability to work flexibly in a busy, hands-on environment.
* Experience of fault finding on hydraulic, pneumatic and drive systems.
Desirable
* Completed a hands on apprenticeship.
* HNC or HND qualification or equivalent.
* Experience in heavy manufacturing industry.
* Arc and MIG welding or basic fabrication skills.
* Experience with electrical control systems.
The Rewards and the Benefits
* Weekly paid.
* Annual earnings are circa £48,000 (inclusive of allowances and bonuses).
* Overtime is available to increase earning potential.
* Support is there when you need it through our employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.
* This includes a 24/7 online GP, access to counselling, mental health support, and get-fit programmes.
* Health and wellbeing benefits include dental cover, a health cash plan, and eye tests.
* Financial advice and support are available, including expert guidance from our pension provider and help with savings and loan options.
* Discounts are available with a range of retailers, gyms, and client products.
* Life assurance is provided at twice your annual salary.
* You can join company Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme, so you share in our success
Our client are specialists in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit an Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on a permanent basis.
The role will be working a Panama shift where you will work 7 days out of every 14 days.
The shift pattern is 2 weeks of days (6.30am to 6.00pm) then 2 weeks of nights (6.30pm to 6.00am).
The Job you’ll do
* As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (known as a Mechanical Fitter internally), you will be part of an in house engineering team that keeps production running safely and reliably.
* You will work hands on with plant and equipment, supporting planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns to help maintain consistent output and quality.
* Duties also include:
* Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults on production equipment.
* Supporting safe and efficient operation of specialist machinery.
* Working with hydraulic, pneumatic and drive chain systems.
* Replacing and aligning bearings.
* Supporting fabrication and welding tasks where required.
* Working closely with colleagues to minimise downtime.
About You
Essential
* Mechanical engineering background with good experience in manufacturing environments.
* Level 3 qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline.
* Strong commitment to health and safety best practice.
* Good communication skills, written and verbal.
* Ability to work flexibly in a busy, hands-on environment.
* Experience of fault finding on hydraulic, pneumatic and drive systems.
Desirable
* Completed a hands on apprenticeship.
* HNC or HND qualification or equivalent.
* Experience in heavy manufacturing industry.
* Arc and MIG welding or basic fabrication skills.
* Experience with electrical control systems.
The Rewards and the Benefits
* Weekly paid.
* Annual earnings are circa £48,000 (inclusive of allowances and bonuses).
* Overtime is available to increase earning potential.
* Support is there when you need it through our employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.
* This includes a 24/7 online GP, access to counselling, mental health support, and get-fit programmes.
* Health and wellbeing benefits include dental cover, a health cash plan, and eye tests.
* Financial advice and support are available, including expert guidance from our pension provider and help with savings and loan options.
* Discounts are available with a range of retailers, gyms, and client products.
* Life assurance is provided at twice your annual salary.
* You can join company Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme, so you share in our success
Reference: 225371577
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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Bishop Auckland, County Durham, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£48k - £48k Annual
Full-Time
MTrec’s new career opportunity
Our client are specialists in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit an Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on a permanent basis.
The role will be working a Panama shift where you will work 7 days out of every 14 days.
The shift pattern is 2 weeks of days (6.30am to 6.00pm) then 2 weeks of nights (6.30pm to 6.00am).
The Job you’ll do
* As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (known as a Mechanical Fitter internally), you will be part of an in house engineering team that keeps production running safely and reliably.
* You will work hands on with plant and equipment, supporting planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns to help maintain consistent output and quality.
* Duties also include:
* Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults on production equipment.
* Supporting safe and efficient operation of specialist machinery.
* Working with hydraulic, pneumatic and drive chain systems.
* Replacing and aligning bearings.
* Supporting fabrication and welding tasks where required.
* Working closely with colleagues to minimise downtime.
About You
Essential
* Mechanical engineering background with good experience in manufacturing environments.
* Level 3 qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline.
* Strong commitment to health and safety best practice.
* Good communication skills, written and verbal.
* Ability to work flexibly in a busy, hands-on environment.
* Experience of fault finding on hydraulic, pneumatic and drive systems.
Desirable
* Completed a hands on apprenticeship.
* HNC or HND qualification or equivalent.
* Experience in heavy manufacturing industry.
* Arc and MIG welding or basic fabrication skills.
* Experience with electrical control systems.
The Rewards and the Benefits
* Weekly paid.
* Annual earnings are circa £48,000 (inclusive of allowances and bonuses).
* Overtime is available to increase earning potential.
* Support is there when you need it through our employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.
* This includes a 24/7 online GP, access to counselling, mental health support, and get-fit programmes.
* Health and wellbeing benefits include dental cover, a health cash plan, and eye tests.
* Financial advice and support are available, including expert guidance from our pension provider and help with savings and loan options.
* Discounts are available with a range of retailers, gyms, and client products.
* Life assurance is provided at twice your annual salary.
* You can join company Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme, so you share in our success
Our client are specialists in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit an Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on a permanent basis.
The role will be working a Panama shift where you will work 7 days out of every 14 days.
The shift pattern is 2 weeks of days (6.30am to 6.00pm) then 2 weeks of nights (6.30pm to 6.00am).
The Job you’ll do
* As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (known as a Mechanical Fitter internally), you will be part of an in house engineering team that keeps production running safely and reliably.
* You will work hands on with plant and equipment, supporting planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns to help maintain consistent output and quality.
* Duties also include:
* Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults on production equipment.
* Supporting safe and efficient operation of specialist machinery.
* Working with hydraulic, pneumatic and drive chain systems.
* Replacing and aligning bearings.
* Supporting fabrication and welding tasks where required.
* Working closely with colleagues to minimise downtime.
About You
Essential
* Mechanical engineering background with good experience in manufacturing environments.
* Level 3 qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline.
* Strong commitment to health and safety best practice.
* Good communication skills, written and verbal.
* Ability to work flexibly in a busy, hands-on environment.
* Experience of fault finding on hydraulic, pneumatic and drive systems.
Desirable
* Completed a hands on apprenticeship.
* HNC or HND qualification or equivalent.
* Experience in heavy manufacturing industry.
* Arc and MIG welding or basic fabrication skills.
* Experience with electrical control systems.
The Rewards and the Benefits
* Weekly paid.
* Annual earnings are circa £48,000 (inclusive of allowances and bonuses).
* Overtime is available to increase earning potential.
* Support is there when you need it through our employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.
* This includes a 24/7 online GP, access to counselling, mental health support, and get-fit programmes.
* Health and wellbeing benefits include dental cover, a health cash plan, and eye tests.
* Financial advice and support are available, including expert guidance from our pension provider and help with savings and loan options.
* Discounts are available with a range of retailers, gyms, and client products.
* Life assurance is provided at twice your annual salary.
* You can join company Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme, so you share in our success
Reference: 225371577
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