Permanent
£43,000 - £49,000 p/a
Witham, Essex, England
Excellent benefits
Engineering
On-site
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer | Witham | £49,000 + overtime | Excellent benefits
We are recruiting for an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business in Witham.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an electrically biased engineer looking for a days-based role within a busy production environment. The position is approximately 70% electrical and 30% mechanical, involving a mixture of planned and reactive maintenance across a range of production equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime
- Fault-find on PLC systems, motors, drives, sensors and control equipment
- Maintain mechanical equipment including conveyors, gearboxes, pumps and bearings
- Support continuous improvement projects and maintain accurate maintenance records
- Participate in a 1-in-4 on-call rota for out-of-hours breakdowns
Skills & Experience Required
- Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ, BTEC or equivalent), along with 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
- Maintenance experience within a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong electrical fault-finding skills, including PLC inputs, outputs and analogue signals
- Practical mechanical maintenance experience, with the ability to diagnose and repair faults independently
- Experience with motors, drives and industrial machinery
- A proactive approach to health, safety and maintenance
Formal mechanical qualifications are not essential where candidates can demonstrate relevant hands-on experience. ATEX, welding or fabrication experience would be advantageous.
Salary & Benefits
- £49,847 guaranteed annual package, including on-call allowance
- Additional overtime paid for callouts
- Monday–Friday day shifts, with no rotating shifts
- Company pension with employer contributions up to 8%
- Life assurance worth 4x basic salary
- Gym membership subsidy of up to £180 per year
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and retailer discounts
Please note: Applicants must be able to attend the Witham site within one hour when on call.
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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Witham employer: Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency
Join a reputable independent food product manufacturer in Earls Colne, where we prioritise a supportive work culture and employee development. Enjoy the benefits of a stable Monday to Friday schedule, on-site parking, and the opportunity for a permanent position after your temporary role. We value our team members and provide a rewarding environment for those looking to grow in the food production industry.
Contact Details:
Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency Recruitment Team
