Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter (Ref: PK9205)

NEW VACANCY! (PK9205)

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER / MECHANICAL FITTER

SOUTH EAST / ESSEX

EXPECTED WEEKLY HOURS: 54 HOURS

• Monday -Thursday: 06:00 - 17:00 (10.5hrs/day; 42hrs total)
• Friday: 06:00 - 13:30 (7hrs)
• Saturday: 06:00 - 11:00 (5hrs)

CORE HOURS: 38 HOURS/WEEK, PAID AT £15.40/HR

• Monday - Thursday: 07:30 - 16:00
• Friday: 06:00 - 13:30

OVERTIME: Any hours worked above the 38 core hours are paid at time-and-a-half

• Total expected overtime per week: 16 hours

ANNUAL SALARY ESTIMATE:

• Full expected schedule including overtime: £49,650

Candidates should be aware that the role expects 54 hours per week, with overtime incorporated into the pay structure.

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