Maintenance Engineer in CO9

Energy Jobline ZR; Halstead; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in the Essex (Halstead Area) region. The role focuses on fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance within a heavy industrial setting, with a day shift and strong team support.

Responsibilities include planned and reactive maintenance across plant and machinery, with emphasis on safety and reliability. Overtime on Saturdays and Sundays may apply with premium pay, and a supportive leadership structure offers development

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining industrial machinery and plant equipment.
• Proven fault-finding and repair experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and components.
• Engineering qualification at Level 3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of industrial plant and machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and overhaul equipment including drive shafts, bearings, sprockets, chains and gearboxes.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on hydraulic systems, including pumps, motors, valves and hoses.
• Apply structured fault‑finding techniques to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and performance.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Fault finding

Industrial machinery

Hydraulic systems

Drive systems

Gearboxes

Education

Engineering qualification Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Essex (Halstead Area)

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Overtime (OTE £55,000)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm

Overtime: Every other Saturday paid at 1.2x, occasional Sundays paid at 1.4x

Holiday: 25 Days + Bank Holidays

Pension: 3% Employee / 5% Employer

The Opportunity

A well-established industrial manufacturing business is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong mechanical background who enjoys fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance within a heavy industrial environment.

The company offers long‑term stability, opportunities for progression and the chance to work within a supportive engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of industrial plant and machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and overhaul equipment including drive shafts, bearings, sprockets, chains and gearboxes.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on hydraulic systems, including pumps, motors, valves and hoses.
• Apply structured fault‑finding techniques to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and performance.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.

Candidate Requirements Essential

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience maintaining industrial machinery and plant equipment.
• Proven fault‑finding and repair experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and associated components.
• Engineering qualification at Level 3 or equivalent ().

Desirable

• Understanding of industrial electrical systems.
• Experience working with three‑phase motors and variable speed drives.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems.
• Understanding of safe isolation procedures.
• Basic electrical fault‑finding capability.

Ideal Background

Applications are welcomed from engineers with experience in:

• Heavy industry
• Construction materials manufacturing
• Concrete, aggregates or quarrying environments
• Industrial processing or production facilities

What's on Offer?

• Basic salary up to £45,000.
• Realistic earnings of approximately £55,000 with overtime.
• Day shift role with excellent work‑life balance.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Stable and established manufacturing environment.
• Supportive engineering leadership and development opportunities.