Why this role stands out
This on-site Maintenance Engineer role offers a competitive £52,000 salary and a unique 4-on, 4-off day shift pattern, meaning you work roughly half the year. You'll thrive here if you enjoy varied electrical and mechanical maintenance challenges within a stable, well-invested food manufacturing environment, contributing to continuous improvement and production reliability. Apply now to join an established engineering team and advance your career in a leading company.
Quick overview
Job description
Maintenance Engineer – £53,000 – DAYS ONLY
Location: Haverhill, Suffolk
Salary: £53,000
Shift: 4 on 4 off DAYS (05:30–17:30)
Pension: 8% employer contribution
£53,000. No night shifts. Four days off after every four worked.
If you're a Maintenance Engineer fed up with rotating shifts, nights or never having enough time off, this could be a brilliant opportunity.
We're recruiting for an established food manufacturer in Haverhill, offering a fantastic combination of salary, work-life balance and long-term stability.
Here's why it's worth a look:
- £53,000 salary – with no night shifts.
- 4 on 4 off DAYS – four consecutive days off every rotation.
- 8% employer pension contribution – a great additional benefit.
- Established engineering team – working within a well-invested manufacturing environment.
- Varied engineering work – a good mix of electrical and mechanical maintenance.
- Long-term opportunity – with opportunities to develop and progress.
What will you be doing?
As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be keeping a busy food production site running smoothly.
- Electrical and mechanical fault finding.
- Attending breakdowns and getting equipment back up and running.
- Planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
- Improving machinery reliability and reducing downtime.
- Working with the wider team on engineering improvements.
What do you need?
We're looking for someone who has:
- NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience maintaining machinery in a manufacturing environment.
- Good electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
- A proactive, hands-on approach to maintenance.
Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or other fast-paced production environments would be particularly useful.
Sound like your kind of role?
£53,000, days only, four days on and four days off.
If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a better balance between work and life, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat.
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