Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job Reference: 1217

Job Title:

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Salary: £45,000 £ 50,000 per annum

Location:

Basildon, Essex Job Type: Technical / Engineering

Working Hours:

Monday Friday (Earlies & Late)

Job Summary If you have a strong background in Mechanical Maintenance and Building Services, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Our client is looking to recruit two experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineers to join their engineering team in Basildon, Essex. You'll play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the site's mechanical and plumbing services by carrying out both planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a wide range of plant and equipment.

Working within a fast-paced maintenance environment, you'll help maintain critical building services, minimise downtime, and ensure all systems operate safely, efficiently, and in line with health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical plant and building services equipment Respond to mechanical breakdowns, fault finding, and reactive repairs Maintain and repair pumps, motors, valves, pipework, and associated mechanical systems Carry out plumbing maintenance, including repairs to pipework, sanitaryware, taps, toilets, drainage systems, and water services Service and maintain HVAC systems, heating systems, ventilation equipment, and associated plant Complete repairs, minor installations, and mechanical improvement works Diagnose equipment faults and implement effective engineering solutions Maintain accurate maintenance records using the site's maintenance management system (CMMS) Assist with contractor supervision and ensure all work is completed safely and to the required standard Ensure full compliance with health & safety procedures and company policies Support the continuous improvement and reliability of all site mechanical infrastructure Requirements Level 2/3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing, Building Services, or a related discipline Previous experience working within a maintenance engineering or facilities maintenance environment Experience maintaining mechanical plant, plumbing systems, and building services equipment Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and reactive maintenance skills Knowledge of pumps, pipework, HVAC systems, valves, and water services would be advantageous Right to work in the UK What's on Offer Competitive salary of £45,000 £ 50,000 per annum Monday to Friday rotating shift pattern Excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering team Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities Stable, long-term position with a reputable employer If you live in and around Basildon, Billericay, Wickford, Rayleigh, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Benfleet, Canvey Island, Stanford-le-Hope, Grays, Southend-on-Sea, Romford, or the surrounding areas , this could be the role for you.

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