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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

ReedIpswich, Suffolk🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your mechanical engineering skills in a dynamic food manufacturing environment, contributing directly to site reliability and continuous improvement. If you are a proactive, problem-solving engineer with a strong mechanical background and a desire to grow within a reputable company, you will thrive in this position. Apply now to join their dedicated team!

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Employment typeFull Time

Work modeHybrid

LocationIpswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Job description

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Ipswich

Panama Shift (Days & Nights)

Food Manufacturing

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join a well-established food manufacturing site in Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced production environment, supporting site performance and reliability through proactive and reactive maintenance.

Working on a Panama shift pattern (rotating days and nights), you will play a key role in ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining high engineering standards across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production machinery
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently to minimise downtime
Support electrical fault finding where required (basic level)
Work on a variety of food processing and packaging equipment
Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Accurately complete all maintenance documentation and reports

About You

Apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent)
Strong mechanical engineering background with some electrical knowledge
Experience working in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment (highly desirable)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexible approach to work and comfortable working day and night shifts
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset