Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 37,195 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable organisation

Competitive benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Colchester. You will be responsible for mechanical fault-finding, breakdown response, and planned maintenance on production machinery within a fully automated facility.

The role offers a dayshift pattern in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment, with clear pathways into senior and management roles as you build expertise and contribute to continuous improvement and downtime reduction.

Qualifications

• Mechanical maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Hands-on with planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance.
• Mechanical engineering qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting on production machinery.
• Pre-planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance in a fast-paced factory.
• Planned maintenance activities to minimise downtime and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Preventive maintenance

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Colchester
Salary: Up to £45 (Apply online only)
Shift: Days

A standout opportunity for a high‑performing Maintenance Engineer to join a state‑of‑the‑art, fully automated manufacturing facility. The site offers a first‑class environment for engineers looking to sharpen technical expertise and build a long‑term career, with clear pathways into senior and management roles.

You will be responsible for mechanical fault‑finding, breakdown response, and planned maintenance activities on production machinery, supporting continuous improvement and minimising downtime.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical fault‑finding and troubleshooting on production machinery.
• Pre‑planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance in a fast‑paced industrial factory.
• Planned maintenance activities to minimise downtime and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Mechanical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with pre‑planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding skills.
• Mechanical engineering qualification.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the UK manufacturing sector (desirable).
• Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment (desirable).

Benefits

• Employment with a stable and well‑established organisation.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.