Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Essex (Halstead Area)
Salary:
Up to £45,000 + Overtime (OTE £55,000)

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm
Overtime:
Every other Saturday paid at 1.2x, occasional Sundays paid at 1.4x
Holiday: 25 Days + Bank Holidays
Pension: 3% Employee / 5% Employer

The Opportunity

A well-established industrial manufacturing business is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong mechanical background who enjoys fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance within a heavy industrial environment.

The company offers long-term stability, opportunities for progression and the chance to work within a supportive engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of industrial plant and machinery.
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
Maintain and overhaul equipment including drive shafts, bearings, sprockets, chains and gearboxes.
Perform repairs and maintenance on hydraulic systems, including pumps, motors, valves and hoses.
Apply structured fault-finding techniques to identify and resolve equipment issues.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and performance.
Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
Experience maintaining industrial machinery and plant equipment.
Proven fault-finding and repair experience.
Knowledge of hydraulic systems and associated components.
Engineering qualification at Level 3 or equivalent (preferred).

Desirable

Understanding of industrial electrical systems.
Experience working with three-phase motors and variable speed drives.
Knowledge of industrial control systems.
Understanding of safe isolation procedures.
Basic electrical fault-finding capability.

Ideal Background

Applications are welcomed from engineers with experience in:

Heavy industry
Construction materials manufacturing
Concrete, aggregates or quarrying environments
Industrial processing or production facilities

What's on Offer?

Basic salary up to £45,000.
Realistic earnings of approximately £55,000 with overtime.
Day shift role with excellent work-life balance.
Career progression opportunities.
Stable and established manufacturing environment.
Supportive engineering leadership and development opportunities