Overview
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Days
Location: Tilbury, Essex
Salary: Up to £45,000 p/a
We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing site in Tilbury. This role offers the chance to work on a days-only shift pattern, providing a great work-life balance while supporting a fast-paced production environment.
The Role
You'll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across a variety of plant and site equipment, ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum and reliability is maximised.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out mechanical maintenance, both planned and reactive, on production and site equipment.
* Diagnose and resolve breakdowns quickly and effectively.
* Work on mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, conveyors, and gearboxes.
* Support site reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Maintain safe working practices and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
The Ideal Candidate
* Time-served mechanical engineer with recognised qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent).
* Proven experience in mechanical maintenance within manufacturing, FMCG, recycling, or similar industries.
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
* A proactive team player with excellent communication abilities.
What\'s on Offer
* Salary up to £45,000 per annum.
* Days only - no nights or rotating shifts.
* Opportunity to develop within a supportive engineering environment.
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