Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Mechanical Fitter / Maintenance Engineer Recycling Site (Temp to Perm)

Location : Hartlepool

Working Hours : Monday to Friday 06:00 – 18:00

Pay Rate : Starting from 15.00 per hour

Agency Overview

Our client a well-established recycling and waste management operator is currently recruiting for a skilled Mechanical Fitter / Maintenance Engineer to join their busy site in Hartlepool. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term stability and progression for the right candidate.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out mechanical maintenance repairs and fault finding on plant and machinery to ensure smooth and efficient site operations. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on site machinery
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise downtime
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance
• Support installation and modification of plant and equipment
• Maintain accurate maintenance records
• Work closely with site management and production teams
• Ensure tools and work areas are kept clean and safe

Health & Safety

• Work in line with all site health safety and environmental procedures
• Follow lock-off and isolation procedures
• Report hazards near misses and incidents promptly
• Ensure safe systems of work are followed at all times

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Engineer
• Background in recycling waste manufacturing or heavy industrial environments
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
• Ability to read and understand basic engineering drawings
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures

Desirable

• Welding or fabrication experience
• Experience working on conveyors shredders or processing machinery
• Relevant mechanical qualifications

Whats in It for You

• Pay starting from 15.00 per hour
• Monday to Friday working pattern no weekends
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with a reputable employer
• Long-term work and progression opportunities
• Ongoing support from the agency

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria please apply now or contact the agency for further details.

Key Skills

• Presentation Skills
• Hotel Experience
• HVAC
• Mechanical Knowledge
• CMMS
• Maintenance
• Painting
• ERP Systems
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Power Tools
• Manufacturing
• Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1