Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Hartlepool

Salary: £52,000 - £55,000 PA

Benefits:

• Contractual overtime (1 weekend in 4)
• Pension: 4.5% employer and employee contribution
• Life assurance: 4x basic salary
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

The Company:
Join a forward-thinking and safety-focused engineering team that values expertise, efficiency, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This organization invests in its people and promotes a culture of innovation, safety, and reliability.

Working Hours:

• Double-day shift pattern (37.5 hours/week):
• 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Mon-Thurs), 6:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Fri)
• 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Mon-Thurs), 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Fri)
• Contractual overtime: 1 weekend in 4, Saturday & Sunday (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

Benefits:

• Pension contribution scheme
• Life assurance providing peace of mind
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Opportunities for skill development and career progression

Job Description:
As an Engineering Technician, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the efficiency and reliability of our equipment. Your core responsibilities include performing planned and corrective maintenance tasks, ensuring unplanned downtime is minimized, and contributing to the improvement of machine performance. You’ll use diagnostic techniques to resolve issues effectively and provide data-driven insights to enhance future maintenance strategies.

Key duties include:

• Executing preventive, corrective, and planned maintenance activities.
• Using maintenance systems to log and analyze downtime for root cause analysis.
• Mentoring shift engineers and supporting machine improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with production teams to identify safety and efficiency opportunities.
• Maintaining and updating all documentation related to machinery and tasks.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar Engineering Technician role.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance techniques and diagnostics.
• Ability to analyze data and implement effective solutions.
• Proactive mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Why Should You Apply?

• Be part of a safety-driven, innovative team that values your input.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work within a supportive environment focused on professional growth.
• Contribute to a company committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Take your next career step and apply to become an Engineering Technician today!