Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Horsted Keynes; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Sussex. The role involves hands-on mechanical maintenance in a heavy engineering setting with a competitive salary of up to £44,000 per annum plus overtime. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience in a similar environment. Excellent training and career development opportunities are offered, along with a good work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Work-life balance

Excellent training and career development

Company pension

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in a heavy industrial or process environment.
• Confident working both independently and as part of a maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and unplanned mechanical maintenance across site equipment.
• Conduct repairs on rotating machinery including mechanical seals and pumps.
• Maintain cranes, winches, and lifting equipment.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Rotating equipment

Maintenance best practices

Education

NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer – Heavy Industrial Environment
Location: Sussex
Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum (DOE) + Overtime + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, Days Only

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team at a leading industrial site in Sussex. This is a hands-on, site-based role in a heavy engineering environment, working on a wide range of mechanical equipment to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and safety of plant operations.

If you thrive in a challenging environment where every day is different, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, forward-thinking business that invests in its people and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and unplanned mechanical maintenance across site equipment and systems.
• Conduct repairs on rotating machinery (mechanical seals, bearings, pumps, etc.).
• Perform maintenance on process piping, valves, and pressure systems.
• Support tank inspections, isolations, and integrity checks.
• Maintain cranes, winches, and lifting equipment, including rigging and slinging operations.
• Assist with fire pump testing, hose pressure testing, and hazardous area inspections.
• Undertake preventative maintenance on valves, loading arms, and couplers.
• Liaise with and oversee third-party contractors to ensure safe and effective execution of maintenance tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all work complies with H&S and engineering standards.

About You

• Time-served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or equivalent qualification (NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC).
• Proven experience in a heavy, industrial, or process environment (e.g., oil & gas, chemicals, utilities, aggregates, or manufacturing).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, and maintenance best practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work to strict safety procedures.
• Confident working both independently and as part of a maintenance team.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £44,000, depending on experience.
• Day shift pattern - great work-life balance.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Excellent training and career development prospects.
• Company pension, and other benefits.

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 Kieran 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