Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
£35,000 – £40,000 | 45 Hours per Week | Any 5 Days over 7
Southend-on-Sea
Are you a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable, hands-on role within a large, asset-heavy operation?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, high-footfall industrial site where safety, reliability, and engineering standards are taken seriously. The environment is mechanically demanding, with a wide variety of moving plant, machinery, and mechanical systems requiring proactive maintenance and rapid fault response.
The Company
Long-established and financially stable operation
High-usage, mechanically intensive environment
Strong focus on safety, uptime, and preventative maintenance
Well-maintained site with ongoing investment in equipment
Supportive engineering structure with long-term job security
The Role
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of mechanical plant and equipment in a busy operational environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Mechanical fault finding and breakdown repair on heavy plant and machinery
Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) to ensure equipment reliability
Maintenance of bearings, chains, gearboxes, drives, motors, rollers and hydraulics
Welding, fabrication, and mechanical fitting where required
Supporting safe operation through inspections and remedial works
Working closely with operations to minimise downtime
Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health & safety standards
Shift Pattern
45-hour working week
Any 5 days over 7 (rota-based)
Mix of weekdays and weekends
Consistent hours with predictable scheduling
Salary & Benefits
£35,000 – £40,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)
Overtime available
Pension scheme
Training and development opportunities
Stable, long-term role within a well-established site
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
Background in heavy industrial, manufacturing, utilities, materials handling, or similar environments
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment
Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 2/3, apprenticeship, or equivalent) preferred
Practical, safety-conscious, and reliable approach
Why Apply?
Secure role within a high-demand mechanical environment
Varied, hands-on engineering work
Competitive salary for a local, stable position
Long-term opportunity with a respected operator
Engineers are valued, supported, and properly resourced