Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
| Company: | South West Recruitment Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £53,000 to £55,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | RM18 7HS |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Dec 2026 |
Summary
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Days & Nights
Location: Tilbury Docks, Essex
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £43,000 - £45,000 basic + £10,000 shift allowance
Total Salary:
£53,000 - £55,000 per annum
Hours: 12-hour shifts, Panama shift pattern (2s and 3s, days and nights)
Vacancies: 2 positions available
We are recruiting for
two Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join a well-established industrial recycling and processing company based at
Tilbury Docks, Essex.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Engineers to join a busy engineering team, maintaining and repairing a wide range of industrial production machinery.
The position would suit a
multi-skilled engineer or someone with a strong mechanical or electrical background and a good working knowledge of the other discipline.
Successful candidates will initially work alongside the existing Day Shift Engineers for a minimum of six weeks to become familiar with the plant, equipment and production processes.
The full shift allowance will be paid throughout this training period.
The Role
Working within a fast-paced production environment, your responsibilities will include:
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Carrying out
planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on industrial machinery and equipment.
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Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical breakdowns.
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Changing bearings and carrying out mechanical repairs on production equipment.
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Conveyor belt tracking, maintenance and repairs.
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Maintaining, fault-finding and replacing
three-phase motors.
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Working on conveyors, vibrating screens and automated sorting machinery.
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Identifying and resolving faults involving motors, sensors and associated electrical systems.
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Supporting machinery modifications, upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
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Assisting external contractors during planned maintenance shutdowns.
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Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maintain efficient plant operation.
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Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and to the required standards.
Essential Skills & Experience
We are looking for practical, hands-on Maintenance Engineers with previous experience working in a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
You should have:
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Previous electrical or mechanical maintenance experience within manufacturing, production or heavy industry.
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Strong mechanical skills, including
bearing replacement, conveyor maintenance and general machinery repairs.
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Good electrical knowledge, including
three-phase motors, sensors and electrical fault-finding.
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Experience completing planned preventative maintenance schedules.
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The ability to diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs under production pressures.
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Experience working with industrial machinery and automated equipment.
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The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
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A relevant engineering qualification, ideally
NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent.
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Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Candidates with a predominantly mechanical or electrical background will be considered, provided they have a good working understanding of the other discipline.
Previous experience within recycling, materials processing, manufacturing or other heavy industrial environments would be particularly advantageous.
Salary & Benefits
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£53,000 - £55,000 total annual salary, including shift allowance.
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£43,000 - £45,000 basic salary.
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£10,000 annual shift allowance.
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Permanent position.
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12-hour Panama shift pattern, working days and nights.
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Minimum six-week daytime training and induction period, with shift allowance maintained throughout.
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Established industrial engineering environment.
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Varied mechanical and electrical maintenance work.
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Opportunity to work with automated production and processing equipment.
How to Apply
To apply for this permanent opportunity, please submit your latest CV. Alternatively,
please contact Alan for further information.
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