Maintenance Engineer

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title – Maintenance Engineer
Location – Basildon, Essex
Salary – £45,000 – £46,500
Shift – Rotating Days (Early & Late Shift Pattern + Saturdays)

Job Role of the Maintenance Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a highly automated and modern manufacturing facility within a global organisation. This site has seen continued investment and offers a clean, structured environment with strong opportunities for training, development, and progression.

Working as part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of specialist production equipment. With a strong focus on preventative maintenance (approx. 60%), this role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys improving reliability, reducing downtime, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

The site operates large-scale, high-speed production lines within a COMAH-regulated environment, offering exposure to advanced machinery and processes.

Sector – Factory Maintenance

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Maintenance Engineer

Level 3 in Engineering or Above
Previous UK experience as a Maintenance Engineer

Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

Multi-skilled engineer (electrical or mechanical bias)
Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and/or mechanical systems
Experience working with PLC fault finding, control panels, sensors, and drives
Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
Experience using CMMS systems and working to maintenance schedules
Engineering qualification (apprentice trained or equivalent Level 3)

Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

Experience within a COMAH or highly regulated environment
Strong understanding of continuous improvement and OEE
Experience working on high-speed or automated production lines

The Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

Working for a global, market-leading manufacturing business
Profit-related bonus scheme
Excellent overtime opportunities to increase earnings
Pension and life assurance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Ongoing training and development across a wide range of equipment
Modern, open-plan production environment
Clear progression opportunities as the business continues to invest
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed