Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical & Electrical

EMR Group; Thurrock; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

EMR Group is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (50/50 Mechanical) to join our depot maintenance team. This hands-on role focuses on keeping plant and processing equipment safe, reliable, and efficient, addressing both mechanical and electrical systems while supporting continuous improvement and downtime reduction.

The role includes maintenance on conveyors, shredders, motors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics, with emphasis on safe work practices and ongoing training for

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills in heavy industry/manufacturing settings.
• Electrical fault-finding across motors, controls, sensors and panels.
• Experience with welding and fabrication is desirable.
• Familiar with RCA techniques and problem solving in maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and fault-find on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs to maximise uptime.
• Maintain and repair conveyors, shredders, motors, bearings, pumps and gearboxes.
• Work on hydraulic and pneumatic systems to ensure reliability.
• Ensure all work complies with safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

PLC fault-finding

Welding & fabrication

RCA techniques

Education

C&G NVQ 3 Diploma in Engineering maintenance

Job description

EMR Group is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (50/50 Mechanical) to join our depot maintenance team. This hands-on role focuses on keeping plant and processing equipment safe, reliable, and efficient, addressing both mechanical and electrical systems while supporting continuous improvement and downtime reduction.

The role includes maintenance on conveyors, shredders, motors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics, with emphasis on safe work practices and ongoing training for