Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Mechanically Biased
Newmarket CB8, UK
Job Description
Posted Monday 8 June 2026 at 00:00
What we offer
* Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
* Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
* Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
* 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing
* Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education
* Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond
About the Role
We are looking for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer (60/40) Mechanical to join our depot maintenance team. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring our plant and processing equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. Working on both Mechanical and electrical systems, you’ll support continuous improvement, minimise downtime, and contribute to the overall performance of the site. You’ll also benefit from ongoing training and development to expand your technical skillset and career progression.
What you will be doing
* Diagnose and fault‑find on mechanical and electrical systems.
* Work on electrical systems including 3‑phase motors, control panels, sensors.
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs to maximise plant uptime.
* Maintain and repair equipment including conveyors, shredders, motors, bearings, power transmissions, pumps and gearboxes.
* Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
* Ensure all work is completed safely in line with company procedures and health & safety standards.
About You
* Completed a time‑served apprenticeship and gained qualifications of C&G NVQ 3 Diploma in Engineering maintenance or equivalent.
* Good Mechanical and Electrical fault‑finding skills within heavy industry/manufacturing environment (60/40).
* Experience working on heavy machinery, plant equipment, or processing systems.
* Basic PLC fault‑finding (desirable but not essential).
* Have experience or certification within welding and fabrication.
* Experience of RCA techniques.
* Be able to work some weekends to aid business requirements.
Recruitment Agencies
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.
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