Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Mildenhall, Suffolk
Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk
Working hours: Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week
Position: Permanent
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Our client is a leading manufacturer in their field and is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support their production facility. This pivotal role is part of a fast‑paced and progressive team. Candidates should be self‑motivated and eager to leverage their skills for personal development and career growth.
Responsibilities
* Support the maintenance of production machinery and ancillary equipment
* Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs
* Strip down machinery to replace worn or broken components
* Complete and update maintenance tasks using a CMMS or maintenance software
* Assist visiting service engineers
* Maintain facilities across all sites
* Act as the main point of contact for external contractors
* Identify improvement opportunities and potential cost‑saving initiatives
* Assist other areas of the business with maintenance support as required
Candidate Attributes
* 5–10 years’ experience in a mechanical maintenance role within a production or manufacturing environment
* Experience working with production machinery, ideally in a shift‑based or 24/7 operation
* Strong mechanical aptitude, including strip‑down and replacement of components such as bearings, conveyor belts, and other wear parts
* Experience using general workshop machinery and equipment
* Welding and fabrication skills
* A disciplined, self‑motivated approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong communication skills, comfortable liaising with colleagues at all levels and external contractors
Qualifications
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
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