Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Combs
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) Location: Stowmarket
Salary: Circa £55K + Shift Bonus and Overtime
Shift Pattern: Continental (4 on 4 off)
Industry: Heavy Plant Manufacturing
The Role We are seeking a skilled and proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join our team within a heavy plant manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving plant equipment, with a primary focus on mechanical systems, to maximise uptime and ensure safe and efficient operations (OEE).
We are looking for someone motivated by key engineering principles of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement. Your focus will be on Early Equipment Management (EEM) in manufacturing and how this impacts Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), with the aim of improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on heavy plant and production equipment
Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, conveyors, and bearings
Perform mechanical strip-downs, rebuilds, and component replacements
Support electrical fault finding on motors, drives, sensors, and control systems when required
Minimise downtime through effective problem-solving and root cause analysis
Assist in continuous improvement and equipment reliability projects
Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety regulations and company standards
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
Participate in shift handovers and communicate effectively with production teamsRequirements
Strong mechanical background (essential)
Recognised engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent)
Experience in a heavy plant, manufacturing, or industrial environmentKnowledge of:
Mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, and drives
Bearings, alignment, lubrication, and power transmission systems
Basic electrical fault finding (motors, sensors, control systems)
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
A proactive, team-focused approach with good communication skillsDesirable
Experience with preventative maintenance systems (CMMS)
Welding and fabrication skills
Basic PLC fault-finding experience
Mechanical installation and project experienceWhat We Offer
Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
Huge discounts with company benefits membership package
Company pension scheme
Training and development opportunities
Career progression within a growing organisation
Supportive and safety-focused working environmentApply Now If you are a motivated multi-skilled engineer with a strong mechanical bias looking to work in a dynamic heavy manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact us for more information