Overview
Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
A well-established manufacturing business based in the Mildenhall area is seeking a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join its Maintenance & Facilities team. This is a key, hands-on role supporting machinery, equipment, and facilities across three local sites. This opportunity would suit an experienced mechanical engineer who enjoys fault-finding, continuous improvement, and working in a fast-paced production environment.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the maintenance of production machinery and ancillary equipment
* Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs
* Stripping down machinery to replace worn or broken components
* Completing and updating maintenance tasks using a CMMS / maintenance software
* Supporting visiting service engineers
* Maintaining facilities across all sites
* Acting as the main point of contact for external contractors
* Identifying improvement opportunities and potential cost-saving initiatives
* Assisting other areas of the business with maintenance support as required
Qualifications
* 5-10 years\' experience in a mechanical maintenance role within a production or manufacturing environment
* Experience working with production machinery, ideally within 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
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