Job Title: Maintenance Engineer Location: Outskirts of Newmarket, Suffolk Type: Full-time, Permanent (Monday to Friday) Salary: £50,000 - £52,000 per annum Compass Point Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join our client's small but growing team. This role focuses on chemical products and associated processes and is a critical position within the business. You will play a key role in ensuring the continuous operation of production facilities while maintaining high standards of quality control, health & safety, and environmental compliance. Key Responsibilities: Carry out maintenance, servicing, and associated administrative tasks as directed by the Maintenance Lead to ensure operational efficiency. Maintain a safe working environment by completing task-based risk assessments and ensuring compliance with all company health, safety, and welfare procedures. Support cross-functional departments to ensure work priorities are aligned and client expectations are consistently met. Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure maintenance requirements are clearly understood and completed within agreed timescales. Build strong working relationships and foster confidence among colleagues, contractors, and external partners. Provide hands-on support to the Maintenance Lead with both routine and non-routine fault finding and problem-solving. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to support the needs of the business. Experience & Skills: Previous experience working in a maintenance environment within chemical or potentially explosive atmospheres. Ability to interpret technical documentation such as electrical and building drawings (desirable but not essential). Experience working with hazardous chemicals and minerals, with a clear understanding of associated risks. Working knowledge of AutoCAD. Strong awareness of relevant health and safety regulations, including working at height, handling dangerous substances, and working in explosive environments. Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Company pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Life assurance Group income protection Group critical illness cover Health cash plan Personal incentive bonus scheme If you have a background in chemical engineering, apply today and we will be in touch