Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter

NEW VACANCY! (PK9205)

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER / MECHANICAL FITTER

SOUTH EAST / ESSEX

SALARY: -35,000 - -42,000 (Depending on Experience) + Overtime Opportunities + Training and Development

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Thursday - 7.30am till 4pm (30 min unpaid break)
& Friday 6am till 12pm

Our client is an independent manufacturer of bespoke cardboard tubes and cores producing millions of tubes annually, ranging from small diameters to large custom sizes, serving a wide range of sectors from industrial packaging, postal tubes, display/film props and carpet cores.

They are currently looking for a skilled and hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter to join their team. This will be a great opportunity for an experienced Engineer with a solid mechanical background to play a key role within a busy fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair production machinery to ensure optimal performance
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective mechanical repairs
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimise downtime
• Set up machinery for production runs
• Replace and fit components including bearings, belts, chains, and motors
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and restore production as quickly as possible
• Support ongoing machinery improvements and upgrades

Requirements:

• Background in paper, packaging or cardboard manufacturing (Preferred)
• Knowledge of pneumatics and/or hydraulics (Preferred)
• Multi-skilled Maintenance Experience (Preferred)
• Proven experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills
• Experience working with gearboxes, motors and conveyor systems
• Hands-on capability to strip, repair and rebuild machinery
• Ability to work independently and effectively troubleshoot issues