Role: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Start Date: Immediate Start
Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00 - 40 hours per week
Pay: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE)
Contract: Permanent
We are recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy production environment in Mildenhall. This hands‑on role involves maintaining and repairing production machinery, equipment, and facilities across. The role provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to work in a supportive, fast‑paced environment, with opportunities for career growth.
Duties
* Maintain and repair production machines and ancillary equipment
* Diagnose faults and strip down machinery to replace worn or broken parts
* Support Service Engineer visits and liaise with off‑site contractors
* Maintain facilities and infrastructure across multiple sites
* Update and complete tasks using maintenance software
* Investigate and suggest process or cost improvements
* Support other areas of the business with maintenance tasks as required
* Ensure Health & Safety requirements are always met
Skills & Requirements
* 5‑10 years' experience in a maintenance role within a production environment
* Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on experience with workshop machinery
* Capable of stripping down machines to replace bearings, conveyor belts, and other wear parts
* Welding and fabrication experience (desirable)
* Self‑motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently or as part of a team
* Flexible, with willingness to work outside normal hours when necessary
* Strong communication skills, able to liaise with personnel at all levels
This role offers a supportive working environment, opportunities to develop your maintenance expertise, and the chance to take responsibility for critical machinery and facilities.
If this role sounds suitable, please apply today or contact Brendan @ Prime Appointments for more information.
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