Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
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Colchester, Essex
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Maintenance Engineer - Colchester | Up to £42,000 + Overtime (£50k OTE)
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: Up to £42,000 + Paid Overtime (OTE £50,000)
Hours: 45 hours per week | Core hours 7:00am - 4:00pm (flexibility required)
A leading manufacturer of high-quality construction products is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join its established maintenance team in the Colchester area.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy manufacturing environment, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery while benefiting from regular overtime, excellent employee benefits, and long-term job security.
The Role
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing production equipment, plant machinery, and site facilities to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults including bearings, chains, sprockets, shafts, and gearboxes.
- Maintain hydraulic systems including pumps, motors, valves, and hoses.
- Assist with fault finding on 3-phase motors, industrial control systems, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Complete basic fabrication and mechanical repairs.
- Support maintenance of company fleet vehicles and factory facilities where required.
- Work safely within a heavy manufacturing environment, including occasional work at height and in confined spaces.
- Participate in a weekend rota (currently every other Saturday) and overtime when required.
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About You
We're looking for a reliable, motivated engineer who enjoys working as part of a close-knit maintenance team.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer within manufacturing, production, or heavy industry.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
- Good knowledge of hydraulic systems.
- Experience working with gearboxes, bearings, chains, and drive systems.
- Basic fabrication skills.
- Full UK driving licence and own transport.
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Desirable
- Knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems.
- Experience with safe isolation procedures.
- Fault finding on motors and VFDs.
- Maintenance engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship, or equivalent).
Benefits
- Up to £42,000 basic salary
- Paid overtime with realistic earnings of £50,000+
- 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Company pension (5% employee / 3% employer contribution)
- Healthcare scheme
- Subsidised canteen
- Free onsite parking
- EV charging facilities
- Stable, long-term opportunity with an established manufacturer
To apply, contact Julia at Prime Appointments for more information or use the link provided.
Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
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