Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance Engineer

• An established Manufacture running for 30+ years.
• Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) + Overtime + Excellent Work-Life Balance.
• Located Just Outside of Ipswich.
• Full Time, Permanent job opportunity.

Are you a hands-on Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer who enjoys fault finding, solving problems, keeping production running smoothly and working in a great team culture?

Do you also want to work a 4-Day week?! If so then this opportunity is for you...

Our client is a successful, family-run Manufacturing business with a fun, friendly and vibrant working environment. They genuinely believe their people are the reason for their success and are committed to creating a workplace where ideas are welcomed, knowledge is shared and everyone plays their part in driving the business forward.

With exciting growth plans ahead, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business investing in its people and future.

The Role:
As a Manufacturer Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping production running efficiently, carrying out planned maintenance, responding to breakdowns and identifying improvements that reduce downtime and improve reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, adjust and optimise factory machinery and production equipment to ensure efficient operation and minimise downtime.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns.
• Identify root causes and implement permanent solutions.
• Support machine reliability and production uptime.
• Share knowledge and mentor less experienced team members.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement and downtime reduction.
• Assist with maintaining and improving maintenance schedules and performance targets.

What They're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineering role in a Manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience carrying out PPM maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose and repair breakdowns efficiently.
• Practical problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Comfortable sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of machine integration and how production equipment interacts.
• Siemens and 18th Edition qualifications are desirable, but proven manufacturer maintenance experience is the priority.

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £45,000 basic salary p.a. depending on experience.
• Four-day working week Monday to Thursday.
• 1 Friday morning per month worked, overtime and holiday accrued.
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Shutdown over the Christmas period.
• Opportunity to join a growing business investing in quality standards and future expansion.
• Supportive environment where your ideas and expertise will be valued.

If you're an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineer from a Manufacturing background looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while enjoying a great work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you, apply now!!

Please contact Louisa Coggs on 07341 497822 or email at louisacoggs@major-recruitment.com

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