Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Technician
? Cramlington, UK
? Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
? Salary: Up to £45,000 + On-Call (1 in 4)

The Opportunity

We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Technician to join a high-performing engineering team at a key site in Cramlington.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong mechanical maintenance background who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, and working in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
You'll play a vital role in maintaining critical mechanical systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and supporting a safe, compliant workplace.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Mechanical Technician, you will:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a range of mechanical systems
• Maintain and repair plant and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation
• Proactively identify faults, improvements, and remedial works, ensuring all activities are logged in the CMMS system
• Work on key systems including:
  • Steam boilers and steam/condensate systems
  • Chilled water systems
  • Compressed air systems
  • Pumps, AHUs, and BMS
• Ensure all maintenance documentation meets GxP standards where required
• Take ownership of asset records, ensuring logs and registers are accurate and up to date
• Support and supervise subcontractors, ensuring work is delivered safely and to required standards
• Issue and manage permits to work for maintenance activities
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and investigations when required
• Work closely with site teams and clients, maintaining a professional and proactive approach

What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with candidates who:

• Have a strong background in mechanical maintenance within a hard services environment
• Are confident working on multiple systems and managing concurrent tasks
• Have experience supervising subcontractors
• Are proactive, reliable, and take pride in their work
• Have strong communication skills and can build effective working relationships
• Are flexible and willing to participate in an on-call rota (1 in 4)

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary of up to £45,000
• 40-hour working week with a structured on-call rota (1 in 4)
• Ongoing training and development (e.g. working at height, confined spaces)
• The opportunity to work on a diverse and technically interesting site
• A supportive team environment where your input and expertise are valued
• Clear opportunities for career progression

Mechanical Engineer - Cramlington
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer

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