Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Days

Location: Tilbury, Essex

Salary: Up to £45,000 p/a

We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing site in Tilbury. This role offers the chance to work on a days-only shift pattern, providing a great work-life balance while supporting a fast-paced production environment.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across a variety of plant and site equipment, ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum and reliability is maximised.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out mechanical maintenance, both planned and reactive, on production and site equipment. Diagnose and resolve breakdowns quickly and effectively. Work on mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, conveyors, and gearboxes. Support site reliability and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain safe working practices and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

The Ideal Candidate

Time-served mechanical engineer with recognised qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent). Proven experience in mechanical maintenance within manufacturing, FMCG, recycling, or similar industries. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. A proactive team player with excellent communication abilities.

What’s on Offer

Salary up to £45,000 per annum. Days only – no nights or rotating shifts.

Opportunity to develop within a supportive engineering