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Maintenance Engineer Precision Engineering Basildon
Talent Media is working in partnership with a forward-thinking company in the precision engineering industry to recruit a dedicated Maintenance Engineer for their Basildon site.
Location: Basildon
Hours: 37 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday rotating shifts
Purpose of the Role:
Youll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of all machinery and facilities. This role focuses on proactive maintenance, identifying faults before they become failures, and supporting business efficiency through hands-on technical support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct general maintenance across the site and facilities
- Repair and maintain machines (Makino, Mazak, Matsuura, Okuma)
- Execute Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) across all machining centres
- Run machine capability studies and performance evaluations
- Coordinate and manage repair work and breakdown response with contractors
- Plan and schedule servicing and calibration for both machines and inspection equipment
- Perform LOLER safety checks on all lifting equipment
- Raise purchase orders, negotiate pricing, and manage maintenance budgets
Skills & Behaviours:
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Clear and confident communication abilities
- Organised and proactive in managing workload and priorities
- Flexible, adaptable, and thrives under pressure
- Self-starter who can also collaborate well in a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- Proven engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Sound knowledge of machine repair techniques and precision assemblies
- Skilled in fault finding, setup, and diagnostic testing
- Desirable: Experience conducting geometric checks on work centres
Why Join?
Join a stable, skilled team in a company undergoing positive leadership transformation and operational growth. Youll have the autonomy to make a difference and be part of a collaborative, high-performance environment.
Please note: Due to the nature of our clients work, we can only accept applicants from NATO countries.
