Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Ipswich, Suffolk | £42,000 + Overtime | Weekly Pay
Monday–Friday | Days Only
Were looking for a practical, hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a small, supportive engineering team near Ipswich. If you enjoy varied mechanical work, don't mind a dusty/industrial environment and like a mix of workshop and site-based tasks, this could be a great fit.
What you'll be doing:
* Mechanical maintenance and repairs across a range of plant and equipment.
* Working on mixers, hoppers, cranes, trucks and general machinery.
* Supporting agricultural systems (feeders, drinkers, heaters, site kit).
* Diagnosing faults and keeping equipment running safely and efficiently.
* Travelling to local sites for breakdowns and installations.
* Joining an every-other-weekend call-out rota (with additional payments).
What we're looking for:
* Level 3 Mechanical qualification or strong equivalent experience.
* Confident working on plant, vehicles, and general mechanical systems.
* Comfortable in a dusty, dirty, heavy industrial/agricultural environment.
* Background from industrial, forces, heavy plant, automotive or agriculture.
* Basic electrical knowledge is useful but not essential.
Pay & Benefits
£42,000 basic salary (weekly pay)
Overtime:
- Midweek over 8 hours & Saturdays: x1.5
- After 48 hours: x1.33
Every other weekend call-out: £100 standby + paid call-out hours
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme (up to 15% combined contributions)
Company vehicle & mobile phone
Ongoing training and development opportunities