Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – 4-on/4-off Shift, Pension

Hrgo-Recruitment; Tendring; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-contributory pension

Job summary

Hrgo-Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a shift-based role at Clacton-On-Sea. The position involves supporting a global manufacturer, performing planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery.

You will handle plant checks, respond to line breakdowns, and contribute to machinery modifications, with 4 on 4 off days and nights. A time-served mechanical background and PLC/HMI knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Time-served or formally qualified in Mechanical Engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent).
• Knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics.
• Electrical fault-finding experience – Beneficial.
• PLC / HMI fault finding experience (Allen Bradley, Siemens S7) – Beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plant checks affecting repairs as required.
• Responding to production line breakdowns.
• Planned Maintenance.
• Ownership of Plant such as compressors, water treatment plant and cooling equipment.
• Assist in design and implementation of Machinery modifications.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Fault-finding

Welding (MIG, TIG, Arc, Gas)

Electrical fault-finding

Hydraulics/Pneumatics

PLC/HMI fault finding

Education

Time-served or formally qualified in Mechanical Engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent)

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens S7

Job description

Hrgo-Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a shift-based role at Clacton-On-Sea. The position involves supporting a global manufacturer, performing planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery.

You will handle plant checks, respond to line breakdowns, and contribute to machinery modifications, with 4 on 4 off days and nights. A time-served mechanical background and PLC/HMI knowledge are preferred.