Engineering Technician
Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date: Oct 22nd, 2026
Ref: 1733715
The Opportunity
Wolviston Management Services are pleased to be supporting our client in the recruitment of an experienced Engineering Technician to join their established Engineering & Maintenance team in Middlesbrough.
Operating within a diverse heavy industrial and logistics environment, our client has a long-established presence in the Teesside region and operates a wide range of complex plant, equipment and infrastructure.
This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands-on engineering professional to join a varied and fast-paced operation, supporting the reliability, safety and performance of critical plant and equipment across the site.
We are keen to hear from candidates from a variety of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, plant, marine and heavy industrial maintenance backgrounds.
The Role
Working as part of the Engineering & Maintenance team, you will support the inspection, maintenance, repair and improvement of a diverse range of industrial equipment and site assets.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance activities
- Responding to breakdowns and completing reactive repairs
- Fault finding and diagnosing mechanical and/or electrical issues
- Conducting equipment inspections, servicing and routine maintenance
- Supporting engineering projects, modifications and equipment upgrades
- Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures
- Working closely with engineering and operational teams to minimise downtime
Equipment & Assets
You will have the opportunity to work across a varied range of equipment, including:
- Cranes and lifting equipment
- Overhead cranes
- Conveyors and material handling systems
- Fixed and mobile plant
- Locomotives
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Mechanical drives and rotating equipment
- Marine and heavy industrial assets
About You
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Plant Engineering
- Marine Engineering
- Crane and Lifting Equipment Engineering
- Overhead Crane Maintenance
- Heavy Industrial Maintenance
- Manufacturing and Production Engineering
- Mobile Plant Maintenance
- Military Engineering
You may currently be working as an Engineering Technician, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Technician, Plant Engineer or within a similar hands-on engineering position.
Ideally, you will bring:
- Previous engineering or maintenance experience within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, marine, plant, logistics or similar environment
- Strong practical fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
- A proactive approach to maintenance and equipment reliability
- A strong commitment to health and safety
- The ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team
- Good communication and organisational skills
- A flexible approach to working across different types of plant and equipment
What's on Offer?
- Company pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Varied and interesting engineering work
- Exposure to a diverse range of industrial plant and equipment
- Long-term career development
- Supportive and experienced engineering team
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineering professional looking for a varied position where no two days are the same.
Apply today or contact Wolviston Management Services for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
