• Annual Salary: £34,000 - £47,000 (inclusive of travel, depending on qualifications and experience)
• Location: West Horndon, Essex, United Kingdom
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking experienced, time-served Mechanical Fitters to be based from a West Horndon branch, covering a variety of sites and installations across the UK, primarily in the Southeast. This role involves maintaining, repairing, and overhauling equipment such as pumps, turbines, valves, gearboxes, conveyors, and coolers.

• Perform mechanical maintenance using measuring equipment like micrometres, DTI’s, and alignment tooling.
• Undertake and complete Workshop and Field Service activities, including reporting detailing findings, condition assessments, critical tolerances, actions taken, and recommendations.
• Communicate on a technical level both verbally and in writing with peers and customers.
• Conduct fault finding and diagnosis of mechanical equipment, focusing on an array of rotating machines, balance of plant, and auxiliary systems.
• Carry out defect repairs and routine maintenance on mechanical equipment for commercial and heavy industry machinery, ensuring installations meet manufacturer standards and legislative requirements.
• Work independently to identify and resolve faults on mechanical systems.
• Assist and lead planned projects and outages as directed.

• Full driving license, preferably clean.
• Experience in fault finding, repair, installation, and commissioning.
• Good customer service skills and a high level of fitness due to the physical demands of the job.
• Ability to pass security clearances and maintain a flexible and positive outlook.
• Availability for call outs (1 in 5) and flexibility to work away from home when needed.
• Relevant knowledge, training, and experience within heavy engineering sectors.
• Mechanical qualifications such as ONC & HNC, NVQ, or equivalent.

• Uncapped overtime structure.
• Annual bonuses with potential up to £1,600.
• Company van fully kitted out + fuel card.
• 28 days annual holidays + statutory/bank holidays.
• Training and Development Opportunities.
• Relocation Package up to £5K.
• Statutory Pension Scheme.

To apply for this Mechanical Engineer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and include full contact details for immediate consideration.