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.
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply today and help us shape the future!