Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Braintree
Salary: £51,075 – £56,750 DOE (inclusive of allowances) + Bonus + Benefits
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Monday to Friday (08:00–16:30)
On-Call: 1 in 5 weeks (allowance paid)

Build Something Big – Join a Landmark Engineering Project

We are recruiting for a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a major new facility in its commissioning phase. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a high-performing team at a newly constructed site that will be operational by mid-2025.

This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact, with access to brand-new systems, equipment still under warranty, and significant scope for long-term development and progression.

Your Role:

You’ll be responsible for:

• Delivering planned, preventative, and reactive mechanical maintenance across the entire site.
• Supporting the commissioning, shutdown, and optimisation of systems.
• Working closely with equipment suppliers and third-party contractors.
• Assisting in the development and mentoring of apprentices and junior technicians.

Equipment & Systems You'll Work On:

• Large mechanical plant systems
• Pumps, valves, and hydraulics
• Pneumatics and alignment tools
• Power transmission and rotating machinery

What You’ll Need:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering (or significant relevant experience).
• Strong background in heavy engineering environments (e.g. large plant, utilities, forces, power, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a 24/7 team operation (Mon–Fri with on-call rotation).
• Comfortable working with OEM partners and adapting to evolving site operations.

What’s On Offer:

• Base Salary: £45,000 – £50,000
• On-call Allowance: +6%
• Annual Performance Bonus: Up to 2.5%
• Holidays: 25 days, increasing to 31 with service + your birthday off
• Pension: Up to 9% matched (1.5x employee contribution)
• Death in Service: 4x base salary
• Further Education Support
• Wellness Programme: £300 annual allowance (e.g. gym memberships)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Bonus: £1,000
• Long Service Rewards
• Free On-Site Parking
• Annual Cost-of-Living Salary Review

Why This Role?

• New site, new team – real influence from Day One
• Brand new equipment under supplier warranty
• Structured development, great team culture, and long-term stability
• Ideal for engineers from heavy or industrial sectors looking for a career-building move

Apply now to be part of a game-changing engineering environment. Interviews are taking place soon.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Lewis Wall at Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details