Position: Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Ipswich – Workshop-based with some site work across East Anglia
Pay Rate: £16.50 - £18.50 per hour (Depending on experience)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Callout Rota: 1 week in 7
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our client’s team in Ipswich. The role is primarily workshop-based but will also involve site visits to customer premises across East Anglia. The successful candidate will be responsible for the repair, servicing, and maintenance of a wide range of industrial equipment, ensuring reliable and efficient operation.
Key Responsibilities
* Repair, maintain and service: Fan Units, Gearboxes, Electric Motors, Air Handling Units (AHUs), Frequency Inverters, Pumps & Pressurisation Units
* Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and carry out effective repairs.
* Conduct both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
* Support site work at customer premises across East Anglia as required.
* Maintain accurate records of work completed.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures at all times.
Working Hours & Callout
* Core Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00.
* Callout Rota: 1 week in 7 on-call duty.
* £75 per week retainer.
* Callout work paid at 1.5x hourly rate.
* Callout work after 12:00 on Saturday paid at 2.0x hourly rate.
Requirements
* Proven experience in repairing and maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment.
* Strong knowledge of motors, gearboxes, pumps, fans
* Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
* Comfortable working both independently in the workshop and on-site at customer premises.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Strong awareness of health & safety practices.
Benefits
* Competitive hourly pay with overtime rates.
* Regular callout retainer.
* Opportunity to work on varied equipment across multiple industries.
* Join a supportive, skilled team with opportunities for progression