Multi-Skilled Shift Maintenance Engineer
Location: Clacton-On-Sea, Essex
Job Type: Permanent
Salary Guide: £42,600 PA, Depending on experience
Shift Pattern: 12 hr continuous 4 On 4 Off (2 days /2 nights)
Hours of work: 7 AM - 7 PM and 7 PM - 7 AM
We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established global manufacturer of specialty paper alternatives. The role involves performing a broad range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks across various production machinery, diagnosing electrical faults and working with PLC systems to ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance.
The successful candidate will use your knowledge to maintain and improve the performance of the machines used in day-to-day manufacture.
Duties:
Plant checks affecting repairs as required
Responding to production line breakdowns
Planned Maintenance
Ownership of Plant such as compressors, water treatment plant and cooling equipment
Assist in design and implementation of Machinery modifications.Any experience of working on Extrusion Machinery would be beneficial.
Knowledge & Experience:
Mechanical Bias:
Strong mechanical engineering knowledge; experience in machining and turning for repairs.
Skilled in fault-finding and fixing mechanical issues; supports modifications and projects.
Welding experience (MIG, TIG, Arc, Gas) desirable.
Basic electrical fault-finding advantageous.
Good health & safety awareness; conducts plant checks and repairs.
Effective team player.
Electrical Bias:
Solid understanding of 3-phase systems, control panels, and electrical drawings.
Strong electrical fault-finding skills; experience with VFDs, PLCs, and 3-phase motors.
Basic mechanical skills.
Good health & safety awareness; conducts plant checks and repairs.
Collaborative team approach.
Qualifications / Requirements
Time-served or formally qualified in Electrical Engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent).
Electrical qualifications - 18th Edition required
Knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics
Experience with PLC / HMI fault finding (Allen Bradley, Siemens S7)
Why Join:
Be part of a growing, global company with a proud heritage and exciting future
Work in a fast-paced environment where your skills make a daily impact
Join a business that values its people, safety, and continuous improvement
Competitive salary and benefits, including generous non-contributory pension.
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