Maintenance Engineer Precision Engineering Basildon in Basildon

Maintenance Engineer Precision Engineering Basildon

Talent Media is working in partnership with a forward-thinking company in the precision engineering industry to recruit a dedicated Maintenance Engineer for their Basildon site.

Location: Basildon
Hours: 37 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday rotating shifts

Purpose of the Role:

Youll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of all machinery and facilities. This role focuses on proactive maintenance, identifying faults before they become failures, and supporting business efficiency through hands-on technical support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct general maintenance across the site and facilities
• Repair and maintain machines (Makino, Mazak, Matsuura, Okuma)
• Execute Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) across all machining centres
• Run machine capability studies and performance evaluations
• Coordinate and manage repair work and breakdown response with contractors
• Plan and schedule servicing and calibration for both machines and inspection equipment
• Perform LOLER safety checks on all lifting equipment
• Raise purchase orders, negotiate pricing, and manage maintenance budgets

Skills & Behaviours:

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Clear and confident communication abilities

• Organised and proactive in managing workload and priorities
• Flexible, adaptable, and thrives under pressure
• Self-starter who can also collaborate well in a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Proven engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Sound knowledge of machine repair techniques and precision assemblies
• Skilled in fault finding, setup, and diagnostic testing
• Desirable: Experience conducting geometric checks on work centres

Why Join?

Join a stable, skilled team in a company undergoing positive leadership transformation and operational growth. Youll have the autonomy to make a difference and be part of a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Please note: Due to the nature of our clients work, we can only accept applicants from NATO countries.