Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Posted 27 March 2026
Salary 43000.0
LocationCramlington
Job type Permanent
Discipline Hard Services Engineering
Reference18901

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Cramlington
Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 + Overtime + Benefits

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer- Overview
We are hiring a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a static, site-based role in Cramlington. This Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position offers a mix of hands-on maintenance, compliance, and contractor management within a large, well-established engineering team.

Key Responsibilities- Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
  • PPM and reactive maintenance on mechanical systems
  • Work on pumps, boilers, steam systems, compressors, and chillers
  • Use CMMS to log work and maintain records
  • Follow permit-to-work systems and RAMS
  • Supervise subcontractors and ensure safe working
  • Carry out inspections and fault finding
  • Support small projects and site improvements

Team & Environment
  • Part of a team of ~12 engineers (Mechanical, Electrical & Fabric)
  • Reporting into a Supervisor / Site Manager
  • Collaborative, team-focused environment on a large, complex site
  • Regular interaction with client stakeholders

Requirements- Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Essential:
  • Mechanical apprenticeship (NVQ / City & Guilds)
  • Experience in industrial, FM, or manufacturing environments
  • Knowledge of PPM, reactive maintenance, and permits
Desirable:
  • ONC / HNC Mechanical Engineering
  • BOAS, IPAF, Confined Space, IOSH
  • Experience in regulated environments (e.g. GMP)

Training & Development
  • Strong focus on training and progression
  • Support with qualifications (e.g. BOAS, IPAF, confined space)
  • Ongoing development within a high-compliance environment
  • Clear opportunities to upskill and progress internally

Hours & Benefits
  • Mon-Fri 07:30-16:00
  • On-call rota + overtime (enhanced rates)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension + excellent training support

Get in touch with Jacob from HVAC for more info!