Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter

NEW VACANCY! (PK9205) MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER / MECHANICAL FITTER SOUTH EAST / ESSEX SALARY: £35,000 - £42,000 (Depending on Experience) + Overtime Opportunities + Training and Development HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Thursday - 7.30am till 4pm (30 min unpaid break) & Friday 6am till 12pm Our client is an independent manufacturer of bespoke cardboard tubes and cores producing millions of tubes annually, ranging from small diameters to large custom sizes, serving a wide range of sectors from industrial packaging, postal tubes, display/film props and carpet cores. They are currently looking for a skilled and hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter to join their team. This will be a great opportunity for an experienced Engineer with a solid mechanical background to play a key role within a busy fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and repair production machinery to ensure optimal performance Diagnose faults and carry out effective mechanical repairs Perform preventative maintenance to minimise downtime Set up machinery for production runs Replace and fit components including bearings, belts, chains, and motors Respond promptly to breakdowns and restore production as quickly as possible Support ongoing machinery improvements and upgradesRequirements: Background in paper, packaging or cardboard manufacturing (Preferred) Knowledge of pneumatics and/or hydraulics (Preferred) Multi-skilled Maintenance Experience (Preferred) Proven experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills Experience working with gearboxes, motors and conveyor systems Hands-on capability to strip, repair and rebuild machinery Ability to work independently and effectively troubleshoot issues