Maintenance Engineer

Demob Job Ltd; West Tilbury; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company in West Tilbury is seeking two multi-skilled maintenance engineers to join their team. The role involves conducting preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should have a relevant Level 3 engineering qualification and both mechanical and electrical experience is preferred. The position offers a basic salary starting at £41,400, with additional allowances and opportunities for further training.

Benefits

Basic annual salary starting at £41,400

On-call allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Free tea / coffee

Company discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering is required.
• Mechanical and electrical experience preferred, single bias considered for training.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance and document work.
• Respond to plant breakdowns and ensure timely fixes.
• Adhere to safety protocols during maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification (Level 3)

Job description

My client is a leading recycling company based in Tilbury, Essex. They are now recruiting 2 x multi-skilled maintenance engineers to join their team at their site. The successful maintenance engineers will work as part of a team responsible for carrying out planned preventive maintenance and reactive tasks to the plant and equipment ensuring optimum performance and availability.

Please note during the training period you will work day shift and after training is completed, you will switch onto a Panama shift pattern and there will be an increase in salary to include £7,600 shift allowance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all planned preventative maintenance is carried out and documented as per company requirements using the CMMS.
• Respond to plant breakdowns ensuring the plant is returned to production in a timely manner, any temporary fixes are followed up with a permanent solution and equipment is always left in safe working order.
• Adhere to all safety related documentation for all maintenance activities.
• Complete stock reviews and feedback on any items taken from the stores for reorder as required.
• Provide effective communication with team members to ensure work is completed efficiently and proactively.
• Participate in an on‑call rota once every four weeks.

Requirements

• Must hold a relevant electrical or mechanical engineering qualification to Level 3 as a minimum.
• Must have both mechanical and electrical experience although single bias will be considered with a view to providing additional training and gaining further qualifications.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Able to participate in the on call rota.

Benefits

• Basic annual salary starts at £41,400.
• On‑call allowance - £3,003 per year.
• Monday to Friday: 6am to 2pm, 40 hours per week.
• Overtime available.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free tea / coffee.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Company discretionary bonus.
• Opportunity to undergo further training and gain additional qualifications.

NOTE

Our client encourages applications from candidates from commercial and ex‑military backgrounds, Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force with electrical and mechanical engineering skills.