Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer (Multi-Skilled)
Location: Brandon area, Suffolk 
Salary: Competitive, plus benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am - 6pm 
Contract: Permanent, full-time

About the Role

Our client, an established manufacturer, is looking to add an experienced multi-skilled engineer to its maintenance team. You’ll keep production running smoothly, but you’ll also have a genuine say in improving the site’s machinery, take part in engineering projects, and see the impact of your work on the shop floor every day. Practical skill, initiative and fresh ideas are encouraged and valued here.

What You’ll Be Doing

Responding to breakdowns, diagnosing faults and getting lines back up quickly
Carrying out scheduled PPM to keep equipment in top condition
Working across both mechanical and electrical disciplines
Looking after a wide range of plant, including conveyors, motors, pumps and gearboxes, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Repairing, modifying and upgrading machinery
Helping with the installation and commissioning of new equipment
Tracking down the root cause of repeat failures and eliminating them
Partnering with the production team to keep downtime to a minimum
Driving improvements in reliability and performance
Taking on fabrication and welding tasks as needed
What You’ll Need

Time-served multi-skilled maintenance engineer background
Mechanical and electrical qualifications at NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (strong time-served experience will be considered in place of formal qualifications)
A track record in FMCG, manufacturing, industrial or production settings
Hands-on experience of both planned and reactive maintenance
Sharp fault-finding and problem-solving ability
Confidence working on your own initiative as well as within a team
Nice to Have

Knowledge of PLCs and control systems
Fabrication and welding experience
Interested?

Apply now or contact Lewis at Select Recruitment for more information