Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Brandon Suffolk
- Date: 11 hours ago
Description:
Maintenance Engineer
Our client, a diverse farming and fresh produce business are seeking a self-motivated and experienced Shift Maintenance Engineer to join their Engineering team at their food manufacturing site in Brandon, Suffolk.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and fault-finding across a diverse range of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated production equipment. Working with a variety of machinery and control systems, you will help maximise plant reliability, drive continuous improvement, and support the delivery of high-quality products.
About the Role
* 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
* Rotating shift pattern: Week 1 - 6:00 am–2:30 pm | Week 2 - 2:00 pm–10:30 pm
* One weekend every four weeks (Saturday or Sunday)
* 31 days annual leave, including bank holidays
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and implement effective solutions.
* Performing routine maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment.
* Respond promptly to breakdowns and carry out fault finding and repairs.
* Monitoring and optimising production processes to maximise efficiency.
* Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
* Supporting the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
* Carrying out other ad hoc engineering and maintenance duties as required.
Essential Requirements
* Relevant engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).
* Experience with PLC systems and automation.
* Strong knowledge of maintenance and fault-finding for mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and manuals.
* Proactive and solution-focused approach.
* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* High attention to detail.
* Flexibility to work rotating shifts and participate in the weekend rota.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly.
* Knowledge of health and safety practices.
Desirable Requirements
* BS7671 Latest edition of wiring regulations.
* Experience within a manufacturing or food production environment.
* Experience with automated or packaging machinery.
* Experience with PLC systems and automation.
Benefits
* 1 week full paid bereavement leave.
* Profit related bonus.
* Life Assurance after 2 years’ service.
* Health cash back plan for employee & dependants, on Optical, Dental, Physio, Diagnostic scans.
* Wellbeing app, store discounts, reduced gym membership and Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 counselling service