Job Title – Maintenance EngineerLocation – Basildon, EssexSalary – £45,000 – £46,500Shift – Rotating Days (Early & Late Shift Pattern + Saturdays)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a highly automated and modern manufacturing facility within a global organisation. This site has seen continued investment and offers a clean, structured environment with strong opportunities for training, development, and progression.

Working as part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of specialist production equipment. With a strong focus on preventative maintenance (approx. 60%), this role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys improving reliability, reducing downtime, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

The site operates large-scale, high-speed production lines within a COMAH-regulated environment, offering exposure to advanced machinery and processes.

Sector – Factory Maintenance

• Level 3 in Engineering or Above
• Previous UK experience as a Maintenance Engineer

• Multi-skilled engineer (electrical or mechanical bias)
• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and/or mechanical systems
• Experience working with PLC fault finding, control panels, sensors, and drives
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Experience using CMMS systems and working to maintenance schedules
• Engineering qualification (apprentice trained or equivalent Level 3)

• Experience within a COMAH or highly regulated environment
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement and OEE
• Experience working on high-speed or automated production lines

• Working for a global, market-leading manufacturing business
• Profit-related bonus scheme
• Excellent overtime opportunities to increase earnings
• Pension and life assurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development across a wide range of equipment
• Modern, open-plan production environment
• Clear progression opportunities as the business continues to invest