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Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 51,000 - 51,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Eye, Suffolk

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Role: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Multi-Skilled)

Location: Eye, Suffolk (near Ipswich)

Shift Pattern: Panama Shift - 2 weeks Days (8am - 8pm) / 2 weeks Nights (8pm - 8am)

Salary: £51,000

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our site engineering team in Eye, Suffolk.

In this role, you will keep production lines running at peak performance through proactive planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid breakdown response. While the position is mechanically focused, we welcome applications from electrically biased candidates who possess strong mechanical skills.

Shift Structure

This position operates on a Panama shift pattern working 12-hour shifts (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM / 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM):

2 Weeks Days / 2 Weeks Nights

Enjoy predictable working hours with built-in time off every other weekend.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on heavy/automated production machinery and plant equipment.

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical breakdowns to minimize downtime.

Perform mechanical repairs including bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, and drive systems.

Support minor electrical repairs and isolation where competent to do so.

Assist with equipment installations, continuous improvement projects, and site modifications.

Maintain clear logs of maintenance activities using our internal maintenance system.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent C&G / ONC / Apprenticeship) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Skill Set: Strong mechanical aptitude (hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, gearboxes, alignment).

Cross-Skilled Candidates: Electrically qualified engineers with proven hands-on mechanical competence are encouraged to apply.

Experience: Previous experience working within a manufacturing, production, or heavy industrial setting.

Shift Readiness: Fully comfortable working a rotating Panama day/night shift structure.

What We Offer

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

On-site parking

Training and professional development opportunities

How to Apply

If you are a qualified Maintenance Engineer looking for a secure role with a structured shift pattern near Eye/Ipswich, apply now by submitting your CV to 

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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