Total 4 Engineering job vacancies in Basildon, Essex, SS14 1UX

Electrical engineerLocation
Colchester Witham BraintreeAs part of our growing engineering family, we are looking for an experienced
Electrician to join us as a Mobile Electrical Engineer.


You will be upgrading, installing systems and carrying out maintenance work, inspections and fault-finding in commercial environment.You will keep the clients updated with any developments, recording all activities, remedial work, inspection logs and ensure a high level of customer service and will need good verbal and written communication and comfortable working with IT to record your tasks and updates.requirementsMinimum 5 years of experience in commercial or industrial environment, as an electrical engineer or multi-skilled engineer.Level 3 City and Guilds 2330 or NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
18th edition.C&G 2391 is desirable.The ideal candidate would have a background in facilities management, mobile maintenance or construction with project work within a region.If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact me here, aleksandra.otlewska@hays.com
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Device Management Engineer

Fixed Term, Full Time

£28,661 to £33,719 Per Annum

Location: Chelmsford

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th December 2025 at 11.59pm

Please note this is a Fixed Term Contract or Secondment opportunity for 6 months and will require working in the office County Hall, Chelmsford 5 days a week, Monday to Friday.

Essex County Council Technical Services is focused on ensuring current and future investment in technology maximises the opportunity to support ECC in meeting its strategic goals.

To achieve this Technical Services are undertaking a major transformation programme which will create the conditions where employees, residents and businesses can collaborate, innovate, and thrive.

We are looking to recruit passionate and experienced IT Professionals to assist in the design and delivery of Technical Services enabling us to deliver outstanding outcomes and experiences enabled by modern, connected technology.

Job Purpose

Technology Services (TS) deliver critical business applications that are vital to the support and successful completion of business operations. The applications are installed on technical platforms and infrastructure and accessed by a range of devices that provide the interface between the user and the applications all of which are essential to successful delivery of the service to ensure business operations can be maintained.

This role is responsible for working to maintain and configure all corporate user devices including any hardware build, refresh or hardware and firmware upgrades enabling business operations to meet security, statutory and regulatory requirements to ensure services are delivered to the citizens of Essex.

Accountabilities

• Undertake tasks required to meet Service and Operational levels and Device Performance targets that enable business operations to continue successfully.
• Use market knowledge and vendor technology roadmaps to support alignment between applications and User Device capability and configuration ensuring efficient technical operation and mitigating any risk of unplanned cost whilst exploiting new and innovative technology development
• Responsible for the build and implementation of User Devices required to enable secure access to and operation of applications needed to ensure successful business operations.
• Responsible for completing approved moves, adds and changes for User Devices ensuring the maintenance of a current technical environment supporting the successful delivery of business operations.
• Responsible for configuring and distributing end user devices and supporting the adoption and understanding of technology to assist the development of a computer literate workforce.

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential:

• Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent by experience.
• Demonstrate experience of working successfully within effective small teams in a large Public Sector or Private Sector Organisation delivering critical Platform and Infrastructure in support of Public Sector business operations.
• Hold accreditation as a Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) and RITT Support or equivalent.
• Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of, and capability to work within, relevant ICT related standards including HMG Security Policy Framework, IITIL V3, ISO/IEC 38500, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 22301, ISO/IEC 20000, PRINCE2 and MSP

Desirable:

• Good written, verbal communication and presentational skills
• Good customer service skills.
• Evidence of continual professional development to keep pace with technical and business change that meet defined SFIA V7 competencies

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Engineering Stores Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing the Stores Operation on a busy manufacturing site.

The Engineering Stores Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Stores - goods receipt, warehousing, inventory control, product sourcing and team management.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Lead, develop and mentor the Stores team
• Ensure the team understand the relevant processes and procedures are understood and efficiently implemented
• Champion best standards and ensure housekeeping is maintained
• Maintain Health & Safety requirements and manage H&S processes
• Build and develop relationships with Key Stakeholders and ensure materials are available to meet the business needs.
• To manage stock inventory through designated policies and techniques (e.g. cycle counting, stock checks, FIFO etc)
• Manage all documentation in line with Company and Client procedures.
• Report on weekly/monthly KPI's to demonstrate process control and compliance
• Work with key Stakeholders to identify and remove obsolete/redundant parts, optimise min/max levels for codified items to ensure optimal coverage for all maintenance and overhaul duties.
• Identify, drive and implement cost-saving opportunities
• Continually identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Knowledge and experience of the role:

• Proven experience of working in a similar Engineering Stores Management role within a busy manufacturing organisation
• Experience in developing, motivating and leading successful teams
• Experienced in logistical/material supply methodologies, including Lean principles
• Strong Planning and organisational skills
• Strong communicator who can build working relationships with colleagues and Stakeholders
• Can work autonomously and has strong problem-analysis and decision-making skills
• Experience in ERP/MRP systems
• Passionate about Continuous Improvement
• Customer focused and results-driven

To discuss this opportunity in more detail then please send your CV today.

Your new organisation
Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive worklife balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role
We are looking for Civil Engineering Technician (x2) to join the Highways & Coastal - Project Delivery team on a full-time and permanent basis. This contract is offered on a hybrid basis which is a combination of attending the office, working from home and regular site visits (as and when required). This post is within the Project Delivery Team (Highways & Coastal) responsible for Highway Design, Traffic Management/Regulations, Road Safety, Structures, Flood Risk and Coastal Protection.

As a civil engineering technician, you will provide a full range of technical support functions that are required for the across teams within Infrastructure & Environment directorate. You will be responsible for supporting the initiation, planning and implementation of highway, traffic, flood risk, coastal protection and road safety projects to our agreed high standards and within budget. You will be required to use AutoCAD and / or equivalent software for the production of drawings as required.

This role will report to Senior Engineers and will be required to support the design, delivery and monitoring of highway and coastal projects delivered in accordance with the Council's strategies and policies, to time and budget.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, the ability to use a variety of IT packages to undertake surveys, designs and other technical assessments including AutoCAD, Civils 3D/MX or similar and InfoDrainage is essential. Previous experience of assisting assistant engineers, engineers and senior engineers with the management of resources such as time, financial, contract and project management is essential. Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships is crucial for this role. It is essential that you can provide timely and accurate advice to senior leaders/members/local councillors and the public on all highway, flooding and coastal related matters.

Your application will not be considered if you do not have one of the following:

• ONC/BTEC+ in civil engineering / highways / or related discipline.
• Student or Graduate Engineer Membership of (or working towards) a professional body and 2+ years' experience.
• Equivalent knowledge and experience of working within at least one relevant field (Highways Design/Maintenance, Traffic Management, Road Safety or Parking)

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.
The Council is an equal-opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.

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