Mechanical Engineer

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The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established and highly skilled engineering team at a technically advanced, highly regulated site in Cramlington.
This role is perfect for a hands-on, mechanically minded engineer who thrives in a varied environment and enjoys taking ownership of maintenance activities. You'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of critical site operations, working across a diverse range of plant and systems.
We welcome applications from candidates with any mechanical maintenance background-whether from manufacturing, facilities, forces, industrial, or similar environments-who are looking to develop their skills within a complex and rewarding setting.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for delivering both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a range of mechanical building services systems, including:
Steam boilers and steam/condensate systems Chilled water systems Compressed air systems Pumps and associated plant Air handling units (AHUs) BMS-linked mechanical equipment Your duties will include:
Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance across site assets Diagnosing faults and completing effective repairs Identifying opportunities for improvements and remedial works Updating maintenance records within the CMMS system Supporting permit-to-work procedures Supervising specialist subcontractors Maintaining accurate compliance and asset documentation Supporting safety inspections and risk assessments Ensuring documentation aligns with GxP standards where required About You You will have experience in a mechanical maintenance or engineering environment and be confident working across multiple systems within a live site. You'll also be:
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team Proactive, reliable, and solutions-focused Experienced or confident in supervising contractors A strong communicator with the ability to engage site stakeholders Willing to participate in a 1-in-4 on-call rota What's on Offer
Circa £45,000 salary 40-hour working week Structured 1-in-4 on-call rota Regular overtime opportunities available to boost earnings Ongoing technical training (e.g. confined space, working at height) Exposure to a highly technical and interesting site environment Clear opportunities for career progression within a large engineering operation If you're a mechanically skilled engineer looking for a stable role with variety, development, and the chance to increase your earnings through overtime, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career.
Mechanical Engineer - Cramlington Mechanical Engineer - Cramlington
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Location:
Cramlington, Northumberland
Salary:
£45,000 - £47,000 /annum pension, private health etc
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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