Mechanical Engineers - Commercial & Heavy Industrial
20 days ago
Brentwood
Mechanical Engineers - Commercial & Heavy Industrial Competitive Salary + Bonus + Overtime Permanent, Full-time, South Essex If you’re a Mechanical Engineer who thrives on rotating equipment, heavy industry and real hands-on engineering, this is the kind of role that keeps you sharp We’re hiring experienced Workshop & Field Service Mechanical Engineers for a permanent opportunity based in West Horndon, covering sites across the UK (primarily the South East). You’ll split your time between workshop overhauls and on-site field service work, supporting critical industrial equipment The Role • Carry out mechanical repairs and maintenance on rotating equipment including large turbines and a range of pumps, • Maintain auxiliary and balance of plant equipment — gearboxes, coolers, conveyors, valves, • Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers and alignment tooling, • Diagnose faults across heavy engineering environments, • Complete detailed condition reports with clear technical recommendations, • Support and lead planned outages and projects, • Manage your workload effectively across workshop and field assignments, • Deliver high standards of workmanship in line with manufacturer and legal requirements What We’re Looking For • Mechanical qualifications — ONC, HNC, NVQ or equivalent, • Proven experience in fault finding, repair, installation and commissioning, • Strong background in rotating equipment within heavy industry, • Confident communicator — written and verbal, • Self-motivated and capable of working independently, • Full UK driving licence, • Able to pass security clearance Highly Desirable • Power generation experience (prime movers & BOP), • OEM pump or turbine experience, • Strong measuring, alignment and reporting skills, • Comfortable with callouts (1 in 5) and occasional working away What’s On Offer • Annual bonus and healthcare, • Uncapped overtime structure, • 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Company vehicle, PPE, uniform, tablet and tools provided, • Pension scheme, • Ongoing training and development This is a long-term opportunity within a respected engineering environment where your technical ability is genuinely valued If you want variety, responsibility and strong earning potential, apply today