Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Middlesbrough Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm Permanent Site-based

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a highly respected manufacturing business at its site in Middlesbrough.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team where safety, continuous improvement and employee development are at the heart of the business.

Reporting to the Group Maintenance Manager and Site Maintenance Supervisor, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the site's mechanical equipment.

• Respond to mechanical breakdowns and carry out fault-finding activities.
• Install, maintain and repair a wide range of mechanical plant and equipment.
• Record maintenance activities using the site's Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support the delivery of minor engineering projects across the site.
• Work safely at all times, ensuring compliance with site procedures, health and safety legislation and industry regulations.
• Assist with general site maintenance activities where required.

To be successful, you'll have:

• A completed mechanical apprenticeship.
• A minimum Level 3 qualification (BTEC, ONC or equivalent) in a mechanical discipline.
• Experience maintaining industrial mechanical equipment within a manufacturing, chemical or process environment.
• Knowledge of centrifugal, vane and air-operated diaphragm pumps.
• Experience working with a variety of industrial valves, particularly ball valves.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to support wider site maintenance activities.

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• Experience working within the chemical or COMAH industry.
• Knowledge of ATEX environments and hazardous area working.
• Experience with pneumatic systems.
• Additional maintenance skills outside your core mechanical discipline.

• Permanent, site-based position.
• Monday to Friday day shifts, 7am-4pm.
• Generous holiday entitlement, including a buy/sell holiday scheme.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to join a supportive maintenance team within a growing and successful manufacturing business.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a permanent, Monday‑to‑Friday engineering role in Middlesbrough, apply today.