Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) - Braintree
- Day Shift
- Full time - £50k (DOE)

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Braintree. This is a full time, permanent opportunity offering long-term stability, annual pay increases, bonus opportunities, and the chance to work within a close-knit engineering team. This role would suit an experienced mechanical maintenance professional who enjoys hands‑on work, problem‑solving, and learning bespoke machinery.

Working alongside the on‑site Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the planned preventative maintenance and upkeep of all ancillary plant and production equipment. The environment is physical, industrial, and demanding, working with graphite‑based materials, so resilience and a strong work ethic are essential. Most of the machinery is bespoke and purpose‑built, therefore a willingness adapt is key.

• Planned preventative maintenance on ancillary plant equipment including Scales, Stitchers and Compressors
• Mechanical fault‑finding and breakdown support
• Working at height from gantries and access platforms
• Health & safety inspections and compliance checks
• Maintenance and upkeep of the forklift fleet
• Supporting continuous improvement and reliability of plant equipment
• Working collaboratively within a 13‑person engineering and production team

• Proven mechanical maintenance engineering background
• Strong mechanical design knowledge and analytical thinking skills
• Comfortable working in a physical, dirty, industrial environment
• Willingness to learn bespoke and specialist machinery
• Strong team player with good communication skills

• Forklift experience (does not need in date ticket)
• Previous MIG / TIG welding experience (doesn't need to be extensive)

• Salary up to £50,000 pro rata (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Annual pay increases - consistently awarded for over 25 years
• Bonus opportunities
• Day shifts only
  - Monday to Friday
• Free on‑site parking
• Long‑term, secure role within a well‑established business
• Supportive team environment with strong retention

Apply today for immediate consideration or contact us on (phone number removed) and ask for Louie.