Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Rainham Steel have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join the team.
Location: Rainham Steel Co Ltd, Essex, RM13 9PF
Salary: £47,000 - £52,000 per annum depending on experience
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 8am - 5.30pm or 6am to 3.30pm, 42.5 hour Per week
About Us:
As a result of ongoing growth and expansion, Rainham Steel a leading UK steel stockholder requires an experienced mechanical/electrical engineer to work at our Rainham, Essex depot. Offering a competitive rate of pay, a dynamic and friendly working environment, and a secure position within an established company.
Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineer - The Role:
You’ll play a key role in ensuring our extensive range of rebar processing machines and bandsaws are running efficiently and reliably. Working alongside a skilled and supportive maintenance team, you’ll tackle a wide variety of hands-on challenges—no two days will be the same.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge machinery in a fast-paced, high-performing environment where your expertise will be valued, and your efforts genuinely make a difference. You'll report directly to the Operations Manager and be instrumental in keeping our production operations running smoothly through both proactive maintenance and reactive repairs.
Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Key Responsibilities:
* Hydraulic system installation, diagnosis and repair
* Electrical system installation, diagnosis and repair
* Pneumatic system installation, diagnosis and repair
* Welding (Mig,Arc), cutting and fabrication skills
* Fault finding and rectification
* Perform both reactive and preventative maintenance
* Periodic service and maintenance
* Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment conditions including part identification and procurement
* Flexible to do paid overtime when necessary
Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineer - You:
* Proven experience in maintenance within a production environment
* Competent in mechanical repairs and maintenance, including bearings, belts, chains, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics and welding
* Competent in electrical control systems
* Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
* Able to work in a fast-paced pressurised environment
* You must have a good command of the English language
* Must be a good timekeeper
Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Benefits:
* A competitive salary, additional earning opportunities through overtime
* Overtime paid at premium rates
* Training, mentoring and support
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Staff canteen
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