Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a multi-skilled Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their expanding team in Tilbury. This role involves both mechanical and electrical maintenance, allowing you to leverage your expertise in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for ensuring optimal performance through effective maintenance strategies and fault diagnosis. With a competitive salary and excellent overtime opportunities, this position offers the chance to contribute to a forward-thinking company committed to continuous improvement and innovation in the recycling sector.

Benefits

Pension

33 Days Holiday

Overtime Pay

Dartford Crossing Covered

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in fault diagnosis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPM and reactive maintenance on plant machinery.
• Manage and optimize the plant's CMMS system for efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Continuous Improvement (CI)

Education

Level 3 Engineering Qualification

Tools

CMMS System

Job description

Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Tilbury

Client:

South West Recruitment

Location:

Tilbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

899ddf17c6e6

Job Views:

13

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

We are recruiting for a multi-skilled Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a national recycling company.

You can be biased towards either Mechanical or Electrical maintenance but should have a good understanding of both.

Working within the engineering team, you will need to be comfortable with your mechanical and electrical skills to undertake work independently from time to time.

The plant is currently undergoing investment and expansion.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm, working 40 hours a week / 9 hours a day, with a 1 in 3 call-out rota.

Salary:

£46,800 plus Dartford Crossing is covered, Pension, 33 days holiday, and excellent overtime. Overtime is paid at x1.5 after 45 hours and on Saturdays, and x2 on Sundays.

Role and Responsibilities of a Maintenance Engineer:

• PPM & Reactive maintenance
• Undertake machine start-up, working closely with production and hygiene teams
• Manage and own the plant's CMMS system
• Adjust machines to optimize performance
• Fault diagnosis & corrective actions to minimize downtime
• Communicate machine status & performance across shift teams for effective handovers
• Implement continuous improvement (CI) methods to enhance plant performance

Qualifications Required:

• Level 3 Engineering qualification (preferably in a manufacturing environment)
• Engineering/Technical background
• Manufacturing industry experience

Application instructions:

If interested, please submit an up-to-date CV. Feel free to call and ask for Alan.

Additional notes:

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