Maintenance Engineer in Stanford-le-hope, East Of England

Maintenance Engineer (Multi-Skilled – Electrical/Mechanical)

Salary: £55,400 per annum + overtime (£1,000–£2,000)
Shifts: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off (rotating)
Hours: 42 hours per week
Benefits: 22 days holiday + bank holidays, standard pension

The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a forward-thinking engineering team operating on one of the most advanced automated facilities in the UK. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of automated systems and delivering both proactive and reactive maintenance to achieve high equipment reliability.

Working as part of a small team, you’ll support daily operations, carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault finding, and continuous improvement across a range of automated machinery and material handling systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventive maintenance in line with the maintenance schedule

• Diagnose and repair faults on automated equipment within set timeframes

• React to breakdowns efficiently to minimise downtime

• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

• Work safely and effectively, adhering to all Health & Safety procedures

• Update work orders and maintenance records using an electronic system

• Collaborate closely with other engineers and site management to ensure operational excellence

About You

• Multi-skilled engineer (electrical/mechanical bias 70/30 either way)

• Holds a Level 3 qualification in Engineering (or equivalent apprenticeship)

• Experienced in a factory or automated environment

• Skilled with conveyors, cranes, bearings, belts, chains, and sortation systems

• Able to fault-find and repair effectively under pressure

• Hands-on, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement

• Comfortable working in a shift-based environment

What’s in It for You

• Competitive base salary with overtime opportunities

• Stable shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)

• Opportunity to work with advanced automation and leading-edge technology

• Supportive, team-based culture with long-term career stability

Voceer presents this job opportunity for Pioneer Selection, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by Pioneer Selection, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.