Maintenance Engineer

  • Prime Appointments
  • Colchester, Essex
  • Mar 31, 2026
Full time Distribution-Shipping Warehouse

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer

Location - Colchester Area

Salary - up to £42,000 - Potential earnings of £50k with overtime

A well-established, leading manufacturer of high-quality construction products are looking to recruit a highly motivated Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Colchester. If you are a qualified Mechanical Engineer with experience of working in a heavy industry production environment, then we want to hear from you

Duties:

  • Work as part of the maintenance team you will work unsupervised within the factory, some working at height and in confined spaces.
  • Maintaining and repairing the production machinery, some small plant, production facilities, supporting fleet of vehicles and some facilities maintenance.
  • Fault finding and repair of machinery within the factory including repairs to drive shafts, bearings, sprockets, chains and gearboxes
  • Some working on industrial control systems, 3-phase induction motors and variable frequency drives.
  • Weekend overtime will be a feature of the role (currently every other Saturday)

Experience:

  • Experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
  • Must have a knowledge of basic hydraulic systems including, pumps, motors, valves and hose repairs
  • An understanding of general electrical principles, 3-phase experience, safe isolation procedures and fault finding skills would be preferable.
  • Basic fabrication skills
  • Knowledge of gearboxes
  • Must be motivated and reliable.
  • Must be willing to work as part of a small team
  • Available to do overtime as required.
  • Punctual, physically fit and willing to work in a workshop and factory environment.
  • Must have own transport.

Benefits:

  • 45 hours per week - Core hours 7am to 4pm (due to nature of work needs to be flexible)
  • Paid Overtime
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Healthcare scheme
  • Pension - company contribution of 3% employee 5%
  • Free on-site parking & EV charging

Call Julia at Prime Appointments to find out more or apply via the link

Candidates who require sponsorship will not be considered for this role.