Maintenance Engineer in Grays

Energy Jobline ZR; Grays; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A production company in Essex is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliability of operational equipment. The role involves planned preventative maintenance and the repair of cement production machinery. Candidates must have a relevant apprenticeship and extensive hands-on experience. Attractive salary range of £50,000 - £56,000 with benefits including bonus schemes and private healthcare.

Benefits

Bonus Schemes

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

Discount Scheme

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and repairing cement production machinery.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and drive systems.
• Comfortable working in dusty/hot plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Replace worn mechanical parts before failure.
• Support major shutdowns and overhauls safely.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Diagnosing faults

Preventative maintenance

Working at heights

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, Welding, or Fabrication

Tools

Technical drawings

Mechanical schematics

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer

£50,000 - £56,000

Essex

Days, Mon – Fri, 07:30 – 16:00

Benefits:

• Bonus Schemes
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• Discount Scheme
• Private Healthcare

We are seeking a skilled and proactive mechanical maintenance engineer to ensure the smooth operation and reliability of our production equipment. This role is essential to keeping our plant running efficiently and safely, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (mills, conveyors, material handling systems).
• Replace worn mechanical parts (bearings, gearboxes, rollers, belts) before failure.
• Diagnose faults and perform breakdown repairs on heavy machinery.
• Support major shutdowns and overhauls, ensuring work is completed safely and on time.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, Welding, or Fabrication.
• Strong background in maintaining and repairing cement production machinery.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and drive systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and mechanical schematics.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and in dusty/hot plant environments.

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