Synergi Search & Select Ltd

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Days

Location: Tilbury, Essex


Salary: Up to £45,000 p/a


We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing site in Tilbury.

This role offers the chance to work on a days-only shift pattern, providing a great work-life balance while supporting a fast-paced production environment.


The Role

You'll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across a variety of plant and site equipment, ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum and reliability is maximised.


Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out mechanical maintenance, both planned and reactive, on production and site equipment.

  • Diagnose and resolve breakdowns quickly and effectively.

  • Work on mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, conveyors, and gearboxes.

  • Support site reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Maintain safe working practices and ensure compliance with health & safety standards.


The Ideal Candidate

  • Time-served mechanical engineer with recognised qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent).

  • Proven experience in mechanical maintenance within manufacturing, FMCG, recycling, or similar industries.

  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

  • A proactive team player with excellent communication abilities.


What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £45,000 per annum.

  • Days only - no nights or rotating shifts.


Opportunity to develop within a supportive engineering




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