Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Ipswich, Suffolk

Manufacturing | Good Work-Life Balance Working Hours & Generous Holiday Allowance

Are you a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer who enjoys keeping machinery running efficiently and solving problems before they impact production?

We're looking for an experienced engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment where you'll play a key role in maintaining production equipment, reducing downtime and supporting continuous improvement activities. If you're mechanically minded, proactive and thrive in a fast-paced setting, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role...

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring manufacturing equipment operates safely and efficiently while supporting the wider engineering team with maintenance and improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose faults quickly and implement effective repairs.
• Minimise downtime and maximise machine performance.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of PPM schedules.
• Assist with machine reliability and equipment improvement projects.
• Manage and maintain engineering spare parts stock levels.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth factory operations.
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow engineering best practices.

What They're Looking For...

Essential Experience:

• Strong mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production setting.
• Excellent fault finding and problem solving skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Experience supporting Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) programmes.
• Experience managing engineering spare parts and inventory.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working with robotic or automated production equipment.
• Engineering qualifications are beneficial but not essential.
• Practical maintenance experience is valued more than qualifications.

Package & Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £40,000 p.a. depending on experience.
• Annual profit share bonus.
• Contract: Full Time - 39.5 hours per week, permanent.
• Hours: Mon-Thurs 7.30am to 4.00pm / Fri 7.30am to 1.00pm.
• Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays.
• Overtime: paid at time+half.
• Stable and growing manufacturing business.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Exposure to automation and advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Supportive engineering team environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement projects.
• Long term career progression opportunities.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a fresh challenge where your practical skills will be genuinely valued, 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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