Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer Colchester Area, Essex Salary: OTE £50,000 Core Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday Prime Appointments are working with a well-established manufacturer and supplier of high-quality construction products who are looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team in the Colchester area. This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer or Maintenance Technician with experience in a heavy industrial, manufacturing or production environment. The business operates across design, manufacture and installation within the construction sector and offers long-term stability, overtime earning potential and ongoing development. The Role As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of production machinery, supporting factory operations, and ensuring minimal downtime across the site. You will work as part of a small maintenance team but will also be expected to work independently across the factory environment. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery and plant equipment Fault find and repair mechanical equipment including drives, shafts, bearings, chains, sprockets and gearboxes Maintain and repair small plant, production machinery and site facilities Support maintenance of fleet vehicles where required Work on industrial electrical systems including 3-phase motors and VFDs (basic electrical work) Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to minimise production downtime Carry out safe isolation procedures when working on electrical systems Work at height and in confined spaces when required Support fabrication and repair work within the workshop Work closely with production teams to ensure efficient plant performance Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including gearboxes, hydraulics, pumps, valves and hose systems Basic understanding of electrical principles including 3-phase systems and fault finding Experience working with industrial machinery and production equipment Ability to read and diagnose mechanical faults quickly and effectively Basic fabrication and repair skills Strong problem-solving ability and hands-on approach Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team Reliable, motivated and willing to work overtime as required Must have own transport Desirable Experience Experience with industrial control systems and variable frequency drives (VFDs) Previous exposure to construction materials manufacturing or heavy production environments Benefits Salary to OTE £50,000 Paid overtime available 23 days holiday plus bank holidays 45-hour working week (core hours 7am-4pm) Subsidised canteen Healthcare scheme Company pension (3% employer / 5% employee contribution) Free on-site parking EV charging facilities Stable, long-established manufacturing business Keywords Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, Industrial Maintenance Engineer, Factory Engineer, Production Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Heavy Industry Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Gearboxes, Bearings, 3 Phase Electrical, VFD, Colchester Jobs, Essex Engineering Jobs. To apply, contact Julia at Prime Appointments for more information