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MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - EAST LONDON

Monday to Friday DAYS | 37.5 HOURS | £57,000 + BONUS

Excellent Pension | Overtime | Extensive Training | Career Progression

AT A GLANCE

£57,000 salary + bonusMonday to Friday days - 7am to 3pm5 hours per weekOptional overtime at an excellent rateExcellent pension schemeGlobal manufacturing businessSuperb reputation within its industryLong-serving engineering and operational workforceSignificant investment in employees, training and technologyExtensive additional training availableOpportunities to progress into Leadership, Reliability and ControlsEast LondonHeavy industrial / process / manufacturing experience required

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a Monday to Friday days role with a global business that genuinely invests in its people?

We are working with a highly respected global manufacturing organisation with a superb reputation within its industry. This is a business that has a genuine long-term approach to its employees, with many people having built significant careers within the company.

The organisation invests heavily in training, development and career progression. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will have access to additional technical training, including further electrical courses, PLC training and welding qualifications.

There are also clear opportunities to develop your career beyond the traditional Maintenance Engineer position, with potential progression into engineering leadership, reliability engineering or controls-focused roles.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer who wants to join a stable, successful business where people are valued, developed and encouraged to progress.

THE ROLE

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be part of a multi-skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining and improving a demanding industrial production environment.

You will be involved in both planned and reactive maintenance, helping to maximise equipment reliability and minimise production downtime.

Key responsibilities will include:

Carrying out planned preventative maintenanceResponding to and repairing equipment breakdownsElectrical and mechanical fault findingMaintaining large-scale industrial and process equipmentWorking with pumps, motors, gearboxes and pneumatic systemsDiagnosing faults and implementing effective repairsIdentifying recurring equipment issuesSupporting root cause analysis and permanent corrective actionsContributing to continuous improvement projectsWorking to engineering KPIs and site standardsSupporting improvements to equipment reliability and performanceWorking closely with Production and other engineering disciplinesMaintaining high standards of health and safety

THE ENVIRONMENT

This is a heavy industrial and process environment rather than a light manufacturing operation. The engineering team works with substantial industrial equipment and machinery, making this particularly suited to engineers who have worked in demanding industrial environments.

Relevant backgrounds could include:

Water treatment i.e. Thames Water, Anglian Water, Essex & Suffolk Water, SSE WaterAggregate manufacturing Chemicals ManufacturersQuarryingMiningTarmac and asphalt manufacturingWaste-to-energyWaste recyclingMills and heavy processingMarine and shippingHeavy manufacturingProcess manufacturingOther heavy industrial environments

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer with a strong heavy industrial, process or manufacturing background.

You will ideally have:

A Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent experienceStrong hands-on maintenance experience within a heavy industrial environmentElectrical or mechanical bias with the ability to work across disciplinesExperience maintaining large-scale industrial machinery and equipmentStrong electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding skillsGood diagnostic and problem-solving abilityA proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvementGood communication and teamwork skillsA willingness to learn and develop technicallyAn interest in automation, controls, reliability or engineering improvementThe ambition to develop your career within a long-term organisation

ABOUT THE COMPANY

This is a global manufacturing business with a superb reputation within its industry and a long-standing commitment to its people.

The company genuinely invests in its employees, with extensive training and development available to help people build their technical skills and progress their careers.

The long service across the business is a real reflection of the culture. Many employees have been with the organisation for many years, with people able to build long-term careers rather than constantly looking for their next move.

For the right Maintenance Engineer, this provides the opportunity to join a business where your development is taken seriously and where there are multiple routes for progression.

Maintenance Engineer is commutable from East Ham, West Ham, Plaistow, Beckton,,Stratford, Canning Town, Barking, Ilford, Leyton, Leytonstone, Wanstead, Woodford, South Woodford, Walthamstow, Chingford, Enfield, Edmonton, Ponders End, Southgate, Waltham Cross, Dagenham, Rainham, Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster, Erith, Belvedere, Abbey Wood, Thamesmead, Woolwich, Plumstead, Bexleyheath, Welling, Sidcup, Dartford, Crayford, Gravesend, Grays, Purfleet, Aveley, Tilbury, Chafford Hundred, Brentwood, Shenfield, Billericay, Basildon, Laindon, Loughton, Epping, Waltham Abbey.

For more information on Maintenance Engineer please apply or call Simon 07799 866285 or email [email protected]

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and advanced technology sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Maintenance Engineer - London

Monday to Friday days 37.5 hours

Salary: £57,000 + bonus | Excellent pension | Career progression

Join a prestigious, long-established manufacturing business that genuinely invests in its people. This is an outstanding opportunity for a maintenance engineer to become part of a respected team where training, development and continuous improvement are central to the culture.

We are looking for a multi-skilled maintenance engineer with either a mechanical or electrical bias who can confidently support a wide variety of production machinery. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, reducing downtime and contributing to ongoing improvement projects.

What's on Offer

Salary: £57,000

Monday - Friday days 7am-3pm

Optional overtime at excellent rate

Excellent pension scheme

Extensive training and internal progression opportunities

Supportive, friendly working environment

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventive maintenance tasks

Rapidly diagnose and repair breakdowns

Support automated and semi-automated production lines

Work with pumps, motors, gearboxes and pneumatic's

Identify improvement opportunities and work to KPIs

Help drive world-class standards across the site

Skills & Experience Required

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification or completed Apprenticeship

Strong hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Ability to work effectively within a multi-skilled team

A proactive mindset suited to a modern maintenance engineer role

About the Company

This is a stable, reputable organisation with an excellent culture. They prioritise employee wellbeing, encourage career progression and provide continuous training to help every maintenance engineer reach their full potential.

Maintenance Engineer role is Commutable from London, Essex, Kent, Romford, Barking, Beckton, Enfield, Epping Forrest, Chelmsford, Stanford Le Hope, Tilbury, Grays, Dartford, Erith, Greenwich, Stratford, Silvertown, Bromley, East Ham, West Ham, Plaistow, Tottehham, Loughton, Rainham, Dagenham, Brentwood and more.

For more information on Maintenance Engineer please apply or call Simon 07799 866285 or email [email protected]

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and advanced technology sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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