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Maintenance Engineer

Permanent
£40,000 - £50,000 p/a
Mildenhall, Suffolk
On-site

Role: Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00 - 40 hours p/week

Pay: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE)

Contract: Permanent

We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy Mildenhall site. This practical, hands-on role focuses on maintaining and repairing machinery, equipment, and facilities, offering an excellent chance for an experienced maintenance professional to grow their skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment with clear career progression.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Duties: -

  • Maintain and repair production machines and ancillary equipment
  • Diagnose faults and strip down machinery to replace worn or broken parts
  • Support Service Engineer visits and liaise with off-site contractors
  • Maintain facilities and infrastructure across multiple sites
  • Update and complete tasks using maintenance software
  • Investigate and suggest processes or cost improvements
  • Support other areas of business with tasks as required
  • Ensure Health & Safety requirements are always met

Skills & Requirements: -

  • 5-10 years' experience in an engineering role within a production environment
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with workshop machinery
  • Capable of stripping down machines to replace bearings, conveyor belts, and other wear parts
  • Welding and fabrication experience (desirable)
  • Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently or as part of a team
  • Flexible, with willingness to work outside normal hours when necessary
  • Strong communication skills, able to liaise with personnel at all levels
  • This role offers a supportive working environment, opportunities to develop your expertise, and the chance to take responsibility for critical machinery and facilities.

If this role sounds suitable, apply today & Carl will be in touch.

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Carl Bashford Recruitment Manager for Suffolk
Date: 08/06/2026
Job ref: 95993_1780910023

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