Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician Essex Area | Rotating Shifts | £50,549  £5,414 Shift Allowance Are you an experienced Mechanical Technician looking for a role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where reliability, engineering excellence and teamwork are valued? We are recruiting for a Mechanical Technician to join an established maintenance team responsible for keeping critical production and packaging operations running efficiently. This is a hands-on role requiring strong fault-finding ability, preventative maintenance expertise and a proactive approach to engineering standards.

The Role You will be responsible for delivering reactive, planned and predictive maintenance across a busy manufacturing facility, ensuring equipment reliability, safety and production performance remain at the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Planned preventative maintenance of mechanical equipment Fault diagnosis and repair of production machinery Installation and refurbishment of mechanical equipment Supporting production through efficient breakdown response Using a CMMS system to raise and close work orders Participating in equipment reliability and asset health reviews Supporting risk assessments and safe systems of work Mentoring apprentices and less experienced engineers where required Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site What We're Looking For We're keen to speak with candidates who have: A Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification Proven experience within a manufacturing, production, FMCG, processing or industrial environment Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills Experience working in fast-paced operational environments A proactive and safety-focused mindset Welding and machining experience would be advantageous Experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS) desirable Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team Success in this role will come from not only having the technical capability but also the attitude to thrive in a demanding environment where quality, safety and production standards are paramount.

Shift Pattern Monday to Friday rotating shifts including:
Earlies Lates Nights The role includes a contractual requirement to work nights when business needs require. Although night shifts are expected to be less frequent than early and late shifts, flexibility is essential. Salary & Benefits Base Salary: £50,549 Shift Allowance: £5,414 Excellent pension and benefits package Health and wellbeing support

Career development opportunities Ongoing technical training Mentoring and professional development programmes Supportive and inclusive working culture Interested? This opportunity would suit an experienced Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Engineer seeking a long-term career within a highly regarded manufacturing operation offering excellent stability, training and progression opportunities.