£40K/yr
West Suffolk, England
Permanent, Variable

Maintenance Engineer

Posted by Reed.

Maintenance Multiskilled Engineer

  • Annual Salary: £40,000, increasing to £43,000 after 6 months
  • Location: Newmarket, Suffolk (with occasional work in Northampton and Peterborough)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Working Hours: The nature of the role may dictate some flexibility but as a guide. Standard Hours of work – Rotational shift pattern Week 1 - 06:00 to 14:00 Monday to Friday - Week 2 14:00 to 22.30 Monday to Thursday 14:00 to 20:00 Friday

We're looking for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer. You'll maintain and repair machinery and facilities, ensuring smooth production. Work with operators and the maintenance team to keep assets in top condition.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance and repairs to minimise downtime and maximise uptime.
  • Engage in hands-on maintenance tasks including repairs, preventative maintenance, fitting, assembly, welding, and sheet metalwork.
  • Respond to reactive maintenance needs, attending to breakdowns and unplanned stoppages.
  • Handle various building maintenance tasks as needed.
  • Work under the guidance of the Maintenance Manager and Facilities Director to fit parts, fault find and offer solutions to problems while adhering to the company's preventative maintenance schedule.
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping and follow all health and safety guidelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Electrical Maintenance Engineer qualification.
  • Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification is advantageous.
  • Experience with networked PC systems and 3-phase power supplies.
  • Strong fitting and assembly skills, including the use of hand tools.
  • Proficiency in welding, fabrication, brazing, soldering, and other jointing processes.

Benefits:

  • Competitive starting salary with increase after probation.
  • Rotational shift pattern with flexibility required during busy periods.
  • Production bonus scheme, up to 6% achievable.
  • Enrolment in the company's Nest Pension Scheme
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