Maintenance Engineer We are expanding our workforce and have an exciting opportunity to join our Basildon team as a Maintenance Engineer. We are excited to be working with a market leading manufacturing company who are expanding their workforce. They have a new vacancy for an experienced Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the equipment and processes that allow the business to run efficiently, identifying potential problems early before they cause failures. Key Responsibilities: General maintenance for site & facility Machine repair covering Makino/Mazak/Matsuura/Okuma Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) to cover all machining centres Running machine capability studies Arranging and managing repairs/machine breakdowns with contractors Planning and scheduling machine servicing Planning and scheduling calibration for inspection electronic measuring equipment LOLER safety equipment checks on all lifting equipment Raising purchase orders and negotiating prices Budget managementPerson: Experience in Engineering within a manufacturing environment Good machine repair knowledge Experience and skills in set-up of precision assemblies, the use of machine tools, fault finding, and problem solving Geometric checks on work centres (desirable) Great attention to detail Strong communication skillsWhat's in it for you? Full-time, permanent contract, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a two-shift rotation, covering early and backshifts Attractive rate of pay plus shift allowance Company benefits: pension, life insurance, private medical healthcare, prescription protection eyewear, employee retail discounts 33 days holiday per year, including a Christmas closure Access to online learning platforms to support your development Ample opportunities to grow and develop within the team, while working in a supportive and collaborative environmentIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your up to date CV. Would you like any adjustments or additional details included in this job description? Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age