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Maintenance Engineer

Orange Monkey Recruitment LtdLittle Wratting, Haverhill🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 5 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Maintenance Engineer role offers a competitive salary and a stable, 4-on-4-off shift pattern, perfect for those seeking work-life balance alongside technical challenges. You'll thrive here if you're a multi-skilled engineer passionate about ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement within a leading food manufacturer, with opportunities for long-term progression. Apply today to contribute to a dynamic team and a reputable company.

Quick Overview

Salary
£52k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Little Wratting, Haverhill, United Kingdom
Posted
5 days ago

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance EngineerSalary: £52,000Location: Haverhill, SuffolkShift: Days 4 on 4 off (05:3017:30)

Looking for a Maintenance Engineer role that gives you flexibility on shifts without compromising on salary or challenge?

Our client, a leading food manufacturer, is investing in engineering capability at their Haverhill site and is now looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to join their established team. offering the work-life balance of a 4 on 4 off days pattern, this Maintenance Engineer opportunity offers stability, technical variety and long-term progression.

This isnt just another maintenance role. As a Maintenance Engineer, youll play a key part in keeping production running at peak performance, ensuring plant reliability, food safety compliance and continuous improvement across site operations.

What Youll Be Doing: Maintenance Engineer

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems
Responding quickly and effectively to breakdowns to minimise downtime
Fault-finding across production machinery, control systems and ancillary equipment
Supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
Ensuring all engineering work is completed safely and in line with site standards
Contributing to a proactive, team-focused engineering culture

What Were Looking For: Maintenance Engineer

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or equivalent)
Strong multi-skilled background with both electrical and mechanical competence
Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or food production environment
Good understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and TPM principles
Breathing Apparatus and Fire Fighting certification (desirable)

Whats on Offer:

Salary: £52,000
8% employer pension contribution
Long-term stability with a well-invested manufacturing site
Clear progression opportunities within a growing engineering function

Location: Haverhill, Suffolk
Job: Maintenance Engineer
Shifts: 4 on 4 off days (05:3017:30)

If youre a Maintenance Engineer ready for a role where your skills genuinely make an impact, this could be your next move.


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