Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection - Manufacturing & Industry Recruitment Specialists; Basildon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-related bonus scheme

Overtime opportunities

Pension and life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Modern, open-plan production环境

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Pioneer Selection is recruiting for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer at a modern, highly automated manufacturing site in Basildon, Essex. The role focuses on planned and reactive maintenance with a strong emphasis on preventative maintenance (approx.

60%), within a COMAH-regulated environment. You will work on high-speed production lines, using CMMS systems, fault-finding across electrical/mechanical systems, and contribute to continuous improvement as the business invests in its facilities.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Engineering or above.
• Previous UK experience as a Maintenance Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive maintenance across production equipment.
• Emphasis on preventative maintenance (≈60%).
• Improve reliability and reduce downtime; contribute to continuous improvement.
• Operate in a COMAH-regulated environment on high-speed production lines.

Skills

Electrical / Mechanical maintenance

PLC fault finding

Fault finding

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

CMMS usage

Preventive maintenance

Education

Level 3 Engineering or above

Tools

CMMS

Control panels

Sensors

Variable frequency drives

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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