Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Just Recruitment is recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for their client based in Bury St. Edmunds.

The purpose of this role is to proactively prevent equipment failures and ensure that scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) is completed as planned. The role also involves maintaining quality, reducing waste, and meeting efficiency and KPI targets by working collaboratively as part of the team, while always following Health & Safety procedures.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.
20 days holiday rising to 25 days for every year worked plus bank holidays.
The company operates a 1:3 call-out system.

Qualifications and job skills required:

• Previous manufacturing/processing/warehouse/cold store industry experience.
• Mechanical bias, qualifications/time served apprenticeship.
• 4 years' experience.
• A good standard of both written and oral English.
• Basic health & safety.
• Data and analytical skills.
• Computer literate. (Word/Excel/Windows-based packages).

Desirable skills:

• Experience with PLC, hydraulics, temperature control, instrumentation, and welding.
• FLT/MEWP licence.
• Proficient in using power tools, including drills, grinders, cutting equipment, saws, files, and presses.
• Proactive, can-do attitude with drive and ambition to achieve maintenance excellence.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.