Mechanical Service Engineer

Mechanical Service Engineer

Location: Brentwood, Essex
Salary: -40,000 - -47,000 + Overtime + Bonus + Company Van
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

An established engineering services company supporting heavy industry is looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Service Engineer to cover sites in and around the Brentwood area.

This is a field-based role focused on mechanical maintenance, repair, and fault-finding of rotating equipment including pumps, turbines, motors, and Balance of Plant (BOP) systems within heavy industrial environments, ideally power generation.

The Role:

• Diagnose, repair, and overhaul rotating equipment and auxiliary plant

• Carry out mechanical fault finding, inspections, and condition assessments

• Install and commission pumps, turbines, and associated equipment

• Produce clear technical service reports

• Support planned maintenance, shutdowns, and outages

• Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers and alignment tools

• Attend breakdown callouts and occasional overnight stays

• Work independently on client sites or as part of a wider engineering team

Candidate Requirements:

• Mechanical Engineering qualification (ONC / HNC / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

• Proven experience in mechanical repair, installation, and commissioning

• Background in heavy industry (power generation highly desirable)

• Experience with OEM pumps or turbines advantageous

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

• Full UK driving licence

• Good communication and customer-facing skills

Package & Benefits:

• -40,000 - -47,000 depending on experience

• Uncapped overtime

• Bonus scheme

• Travel and overnight allowances

• Company van and fuel card

• Tools, PPE, laptop and mobile phone

• Healthcare

• Pension

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you are a Mechanical Service Engineer within commuting distance of Brentwood and have experience in heavy industry, apply today or contact Julia at Prime Appointments for more information.

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