Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) - Braintree - Day Shift - Full time - £50k (DOE)
We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Braintree. This is a full time, permanent opportunity offering long-term stability, annual pay increases, bonus opportunities, and the chance to work within a close-knit engineering team. This role would suit an experienced mechanical maintenance professional who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and learning bespoke machinery.
The Role
Working alongside the on-site Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the planned preventative maintenance and upkeep of all ancillary plant and production equipment. The environment is physical, industrial, and demanding, working with graphite-based materials, so resilience and a strong work ethic are essential. Most of the machinery is bespoke and purpose-built, therefore a willingness adapt is key.
Key Responsibilities
Planned preventative maintenance on ancillary plant equipment including Scales, Stitchers and Compressors
Mechanical fault-finding and breakdown support
Working at height from gantries and access platforms
Health & safety inspections and compliance checks
Maintenance and upkeep of the forklift fleet
Supporting continuous improvement and reliability of plant equipment
Working collaboratively within a 13-person engineering and production teamThe Ideal Candidate
Proven mechanical maintenance engineering background
Strong mechanical design knowledge and analytical thinking skills
Comfortable working in a physical, dirty, industrial environment
Willingness to learn bespoke and specialist machinery
Strong team player with good communication skillsDesirable (for top salary bracket):
Forklift experience (does not need in date ticket)
Previous MIG / TIG welding experience (doesn't need to be extensive)What's On Offer
Salary up to £50,000 pro rata (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Annual pay increases - consistently awarded for over 25 years
Bonus opportunities
Day shifts only - Monday to Friday
Free on-site parking
Long-term, secure role within a well-established business
Supportive team environment with strong retentionApply today for immediate consideration or contact us on (phone number removed) and ask for Louie.
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