Site Maintenance Engineer

RecXchange; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Crawley is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to carry out maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and enforce safety standards. Offering a salary of £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus, benefits include company van, phone, and career progression opportunities. The ideal candidate will have proven mechanical maintenance experience and strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday + local bank holidays

Company van & phone provided

Enhanced family benefits

Staff discounts

Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance within production or industrial settings.
• Strong problem-solving and risk assessment skills.
• A flexible, reliable, and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance to ensure equipment operates effectively.
• Respond to plant breakdowns, implementing both temporary and permanent solutions.
• Promote and enforce health and safety standards in line with company policies.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Mechanical Fitter | Crawley | £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus | Company Van & Phone | Career Progression

Our client is a well-established, highly respected business with a strong reputation for safety, quality, and innovation.They are committed to employee development, offering a supportive environment with clear career progression opportunities.With a focus on sustainability and operational excellence, they continue to invest in their people and equipment to remain at the forefront of their industry.

Detailed Job Description

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance to ensure equipment operates effectively.

• Respond to plant breakdowns, implementing both temporary and permanent solutions.

• Promote and enforce health and safety standards in line with company policies.

• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance work.

• Support and train operatives on inspection and maintenance tasks.

• Ensure plant compliance with ISO 19001 quality standards.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment.

• Report defects and escalate issues appropriately.

• Undertake ad hoc duties and projects as required by the business.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance within production or industrial settings.

• Strong problem-solving and risk assessment skills.

• A flexible, reliable, and proactive approach.

• Excellent communication skills to work closely with management and operatives.

• Knowledge of maintaining stores and identifying strategic spare parts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus

• 25 days holiday + local bank holidays (option to increase)

• Company van & phone provided

• Enhanced family benefits - maternity, paternity, adoption leave

• Staff discounts including garden landscaping products

• Access to affinity groups to shape workplace culture

• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

• Supportive, health & safety-focused team