Mechanical Service Engineer

CV-LibraryBrentwood, EssexpermanentPosted: 4 March 2026
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Mechanical Service Engineer

Location: Brentwood, Essex
Salary: £40,000 - £47,000 + Overtime + Bonus + Company Van
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

An established engineering services company supporting heavy industry is looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Service Engineer to cover sites in and around the Brentwood area.

This is a field-based role focused on mechanical maintenance, repair, and fault-finding of rotating equipment including pumps, turbines, motors, and Balance of Plant (BOP) systems within heavy industrial environments, ideally power generation.

The Role:

Diagnose, repair, and overhaul rotating equipment and auxiliary plant

Carry out mechanical fault finding, inspections, and condition assessments

Install and commission pumps, turbines, and associated equipment

Produce clear technical service reports

Support planned maintenance, shutdowns, and outages

Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers and alignment tools

Attend breakdown callouts and occasional overnight stays

Work independently on client sites or as part of a wider engineering team

Candidate Requirements:

Mechanical Engineering qualification (ONC / HNC / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Proven experience in mechanical repair, installation, and commissioning

Background in heavy industry (power generation highly desirable)

Experience with OEM pumps or turbines advantageous

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Full UK driving licence

Good communication and customer-facing skills

Package & Benefits:

£40,000 - £47,000 depending on experience

Uncapped overtime

Bonus scheme

Travel and overnight allowances

Company van and fuel card

Tools, PPE, laptop and mobile phone

Healthcare

Pension

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you are a Mechanical Service Engineer within commuting distance of Brentwood and have experience in heavy industry, apply today or contact Julia at Prime Appointments for more information

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