Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Location - Colchester Area

Salary - Negotiable

A well-established, leading supplier of high-quality construction products are looking to recruit a highly motivated Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Colchester. The company specialise in various sectors of the construction industry including design, manufacture & installation. If you are a qualified Mechanical Engineer with experience of working in a heavy industry / production environment, then we want to hear from you…..

Benefits:

• 45 hours per week - Core hours 7am to 4pm (due to nature of work needs to be flexible)
• Paid Overtime
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Subsidised canteen
• Healthcare scheme
• Pension - company contribution of 3% employee 5%
• Free on-site parking & EV charging

Duties:

• Work as part of the maintenance team you will work unsupervised within the factory, some working at height and in confined spaces.
• Maintaining and repairing the production machinery, some small plant, production facilities, supporting fleet of vehicles and some facilities maintenance.
• Fault finding and repair of machinery within the factory including repairs to drive shafts, bearings, sprockets, chains and gearboxes
• Some working on industrial control systems, 3-phase induction motors and variable frequency drives.
• Weekend work will be a feature of the role (currently every other Saturday)

Experience:

• Experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
• Must have a knowledge of basic hydraulic systems including, pumps, motors, valves and hose repairs
• An understanding of general electrical principles, 3-phase experience, safe isolation procedures and fault finding skills would be preferable.
• Basic fabrication skills
• Knowledge of gearboxes
• Plant experience in aggregates, mining, agricultural, construction would be ideal
• Must be motivated and reliable.
• Must be willing to work as part of a small team
• Available to do overtime as required.
• Punctual, physically fit and willing to work in a workshop and factory environment.
• Must have own transport.

Call Julia @ Prime Appointments to discuss or apply via the link.

Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.

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