Maintenance Engineer (Static)

Trinity Personnel Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Static-Based Mechanical & Electrical Engineer for a distribution centre in Basildon, UK. The role involves maintenance support for electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have an electrical or mechanical qualification and at least 3 years’ experience in maintenance. This position offers a salary of £38,548 per annum, alongside various benefits including training opportunities and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

4% Pension

4% Discretionary Annual Bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Opportunities for further training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in M&E maintenance.
• HVAC or Mechanical Engineering knowledge beneficial.
• Flexible and willing to undertake additional training.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and rectify faults across building services.
• Conduct regular H&S checks and inspections.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive professional attitude

Good computer literacy

Education

Electrical or Mechanical qualification

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent training

18th Edition or equivalent

C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing

Job description

Job Title: Static-Based Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
Location: Distribution Centre (Single Static Site)
Salary: £38,548 per annum
Benefits:
• 4% Pension
• 4% Discretionary Annual Bonus
• 1-in-3 Call-Out Rota (Minimum 4 hours paid overtime per call-out)
• Opportunities for further training and development
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Job Purpose:
To provide proactive, professional and reliable maintenance support on all fixed Electrical and Mechanical plant at our distribution centre. This is a static, site-based role, ideal for an electrically-biased engineer, although this is not essential.
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Main Responsibilities:
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across all on-site plant and utilities
• Diagnose and rectify faults across building services (electrical, mechanical, HVAC)
• Record and maintain logs, schedules, and documentation to comply with H&S, company and insurance requirements
• Ensure critical spare parts are available and stock is monitored
• Complete minor repairs and installations to minimise disruption to operations
• Assist with installation of new plant or modifications
• Carry out basic office equipment troubleshooting when required
• Supervise sub-contractors on site including conducting inductions
• Provide professional client liaison and escalate concerns as appropriate
• Ensure full compliance with all statutory and internal standards
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Additional Responsibilities:
• Maintain technical documentation for plant and equipment
• Conduct regular H&S checks and inspections, addressing issues promptly
• Report unsafe practices or conditions and propose improvements
• Communicate process changes and ensure training is arranged where needed
• Report all major issues, breakdowns and delays to management in a timely manner
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Key Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
• Electrical or Mechanical qualification (electrical bias preferred but not essential)
• Ideally time-served apprenticeship or equivalent training
• 18th Edition or equivalent (desirable)
• C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing (beneficial)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in M&E maintenance
• HVAC or Mechanical Engineering knowledge beneficial
• Flexible and willing to undertake additional training
• Good computer literacy
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Proactive, professional attitude with a strong sense of ownership and pride in work



Successful applications will be contacted with further information on this position. Please note if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of application, you have not be shortlisted for this position.