Maintenance Engineer in Basildon

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Job Description 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

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Job Description 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

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Posted: May 20th, 2026