general engineer Work, Jobs in colchester (with Salaries)

Maintenance Person
Aurem Care —Colchester
- £15 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Plumbing
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
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Maintenance Person
Aurem Care Shared Services —Colchester
- £15 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Plumbing
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Architectural Metalwork Designer
Structivus Ltd —Colchester
- £40,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
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19h
Remote Software Support Technician
Clark Dental Equipment Systems Ltd —Wickford
- £21,000 - £23,500 a year
- Full-time
- Software troubleshooting
- Customer service
- In-person
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12h
Scheduler & Permitter
M Group —Ipswich
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
12d
Contact Centre Agent (Nights)
Pinnacle Group —Chelmsford
- £22,285.69 a year
- Night shift
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Electrical Design Engineer
Nordson —Colchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- No degree
- Free parking
- Flexible schedule
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Backend Software Engineer
SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED —Melton
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Driving
- Travel
- APIs
- Free parking
- Store discount
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2d
Site Manager
Biogen (UK) Ltd —Colchester
- Up to £52,000 a year
- Overtime
- Management
- Maintenance
- IT
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12d
Associate Mechanical Design Engineer
Tait —Haverhill
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- CAD
Project Engineer
Balfour Beatty —Ipswich
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Construction
- Annual leave
Project Engineer OHL– Erection / DCO Support
Balfour Beatty —Ipswich
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Construction
- Annual leave
Technical Director
Tait —Haverhill
- Full-time
- CAD
- Communication skills
19h
Weekend Contact Centre Agent
Pinnacle Group —Chelmsford
- £12.21 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Global Marine Systems —Chelmsford
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Engineering
13d
Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled)
Richardson International —Mistley
- 12 hour shift
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Maintenance Engineer
Alexander Cleghorn —Tiptree
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Wayleave Warden
Balfour Beatty —Ipswich
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Driving
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Contact Centre Agent (Evenings and Weekends)
Pinnacle Group —Chelmsford
- £12.71 an hour
- Temporary
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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6d
Fueller/Shunter
First Bus —Chelmsford
- £14.96 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
1d

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Maintenance Person

Aurem Care -
Colchester

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Job details

Full-time
£15 an hour

Benefits

Annual leave
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Referral programme

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Care home
Maintenance
Microsoft Office
Plumbing
Joinery
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Ref: AUR1542

Branch: The Oaks Care Home

Location: The Oaks Care Home, Colchester

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week

Posted date: 06/05/2026

Closing date: 08/06/2026

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community?

Have you had the privilege of gaining valuable experience in the field of Maintenance work?

Join us in a fulfilling and rewarding career where you can truly make a difference.

What does the job role involve?

The maintenance person will ensure the premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard and provide the residents with a safe, comfortable and pleasant environment in which to live.

The role includes but is not limited to:

Carry out repairs as required or contact engineers/service agent where applicable.
Undertake basic visual electrical checks on all equipment, i.e. ensuring that all plugs and cables equipment are checked for signs of damage, labelling is legible and correct. Any faults are reported to the Home Manager and Electrical Contractor.
Ensure that daily/weekly/monthly fire checks are completed which includes the fire alarm system, fire extinguisher, fire doors and sprinkler system recording findings.
Pre-weekend check; lights, electrical, heating, prior to the weekend or Bank holidays.
To ensure monthly meter readings of gas, electricity and water are submitted to the Administrator/Manager on specified dates.
Undertake general redecoration works as instructed by the Home Manager.
Undertake ground maintenance, keeping the grass cut, shrubs, bushes and hedges pruned and the site generally weed free.
To be aware of maintaining resident’s privacy and to communicate with nursing staff should works be required which will affect resident care.
Where necessary and under the direction of the Home Manager, participate in the collation of key performance indicator data and evidence.
Any ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for our home.

What makes a successful candidate:

Must have maintenance experience e.g. minor electrical, plumbing, joinery
Knowledge of current Health and Safety regulations
Previously worked in a care environment, would be a advantage
Must have a Driving licence and own transportation
IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and comfortable using PC or laptop
Good communication skills
Confident team player
Willingness to receive training on current Health Safety/Fire/EHO issues
Ability to work on own initiative
Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities

What we can offer you in return for your hardwork and commitment:

Full time contract
37.5 hours per week
Pay: £15 per hour
Able to work some weekend’s
28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
Free DBS (TC's apply)
Free or discounted meals
Company pension
Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses.
Yearly salary review
Refer a friend scheme, with up to £750 reward for each referral (T C’s apply)
Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do

Please Note: Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

Why join us?

Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious ‘Top 20 Care Home Group’ accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK.

Our homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones.

Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day.

Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting

If these are values that resonate with you and you’re looking for a rewarding job in making a real difference to the lives of our amazing residents, then we want to hear from you now!

The Oaks care home in Colchester provides expert, warm, person-centred care for up to 61 older people who require dementia, nursing or residential support.The Oaks has a beautifully decorated and homely feel. There’s always a full diary of fun social events and activities, thanks to our dedicated activities co-ordinators. Mealtimes are carefully planned with delicious, fresh food cooked on-site and our fully trained, friendly team of carers and nurses are on hand 24/7, whenever needed. The home is spacious and with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, bedrooms are beautifully decorated, while the coffee lounge, cinema lounge and open-plan dining room offer the perfect place for you to relax or socialise in. We have the added benefit of being surrounded by large gardens and well-manicured lawns, which were created by award winning gardener, author and lecturer, Beth Chatto.

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