Maintenance Engineer
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £50,000 + overtime
Compass Point Recruitment is partnering with a well‑established manufacturing business in Bury St Edmunds to recruit a Maintenance Engineer with a strong mechanical bias. This is a hands‑on role focused on maintaining and repairing production and utility equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation within a high‑volume manufacturing environment. You'll join a proactive and experienced engineering team where mechanical expertise plays a key role in minimising downtime and driving continuous improvement.
Shift Pattern
* Panama shift pattern, rotating between days and nights; a full annual shift rota is provided in advance.
* 12‑hour shifts.
* Excellent work‑life balance – effectively around 50% of the year off when accounting for rest days and holidays.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance across all production and utility equipment.
* Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, motors, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems.
* Support electrical fault‑finding where required as part of a multi‑skilled maintenance team.
* Assist with the installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of new and existing machinery.
* Accurately record maintenance activities, breakdowns, and corrective actions.
* Actively participate in the BOPEX / continuous improvement programme.
* Ensure full compliance with site safety procedures, regulations, and company policies.
* Identify, report, and stop unsafe operations, using PPE as required.
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience working as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment (e.g., product handling, conveying systems, elevating equipment).
* Strong mechanical fault‑finding skills with hands‑on repair experience.
* Background in hydraulics, pneumatics, rotating equipment, and mechanical assemblies.
* Relevant mechanical qualifications (NVQ, HNC/HND, or apprenticeship‑trained in Mechanical Engineering or Maintenance).
* Experience working continental or 12‑hour shift patterns is advantageous.
* Practical, safety‑focused, and methodical approach to maintenance engineering.
Benefits Package
* 20 days holiday per year.
* Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
* Discretionary company bonus of up to 5%.
* Onsite parking.
* Regular staff and company events.
If you're a Maintenance Engineer looking for a secure role with a fantastic team and excellent time off, this could be a great next step. Apply today or call 01284 765700 to find out more.
Contact: Brigita Seveliovaite
Contact email: Brigita@compasspoint.co.uk
Contact phone: 01284765700
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