Shift Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical Biased Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below. Location: Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Salary Guide: £42,600 PA, Depending on experience Excellent Benefits, including generous non-contributory pension. 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 Job Type: Permanent We are seeking a Shift Mechanical 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 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. Mechanical Knowledge & Experience: 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. Qualifications / Requirements Time-served or formally qualified in Mechanical Engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent). xxuwjjq Knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics Any Electrical Fault-finding experience on electrical systems - Beneficial Electrical qualifications - 18th Edition - Beneficial Experience with PLC / HMI fault finding (Allen Bradley, Siemens S7) - Beneficial 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. HRGO Recruitment provides both permanent and temporary job opportunities across the UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. HRGO is committed to equal opportunities for all. Top of Form