Electrical/Mechanical Engineer

Market 36; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday

Overtime opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Market 36 Recruitment are recruiting for an Electrical/Mechanical Engineer based in Ipswich for a permanent position with a long‑standing family‑owned engineering company. The role covers workshop and on-site work, including repairs, servicing and diagnostics, with an on‑call rota and overtime opportunities.

Salary is around £37,000 per year, with benefits including 21 days holiday plus bank holidays and training opportunities. Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with overtime available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Electrical / Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience working on electric motors, pumps, gearboxes or similar rotating equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rota and overtime.
• Organised and methodical approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Strip pumps, electric motors, gearboxes and other equipment for evaluation and quotation.
• Carry out servicing, overhauls, rewinds and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Rebuild equipment and perform final testing to meet quality standards.
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.
• Attend customer sites to remove, repair and reinstall equipment.
• Produce quotations for repairs when required.
• Complete service reports and job documentation accurately.
• Work in workshop and on customer sites; represent the company professionally.
• Participate in an on-call rota to respond to emergencies.
• Adhere to Health & Safety procedures and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Fault Finding

Teamwork

Organised

Driving Licence

On-call

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Electrical / Mechanical Engineer on behalf of our client based in Ipswich. This is a permanent opportunity to join a well-established, family-owned engineering business specialising in the repair, overhaul and servicing of electric motors, pumps, gearboxes and associated rotating equipment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Stripping pumps, electric motors, gearboxes, fan units and other electrical equipment for evaluation and quotation.
• Carrying out servicing, overhauls, rewinds and repairs on a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Rebuilding equipment and completing final testing to ensure all repairs meet company quality standards.
• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults and carrying out effective repairs.
• Attending customer sites to remove, repair and reinstall equipment.
• Producing quotations for repairs where required.
• Completing service reports and associated job documentation accurately.
• Working both within the workshop and on customer sites, representing the company professionally.
• Participating in an on-call rota to respond to emergency breakdowns.
• Following all Health & Safety procedures and maintaining a clean and organised work area.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Electrical / Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience working on electric motors, pumps, gearboxes or similar rotating equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Organised and methodical approach to work.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Flexible approach with willingness to participate in an on-call rota and overtime.

Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Overtime available

Salary: Approximately £37,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits

• 21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Permanent position with a long-established, family-owned engineering company.
• Training and development opportunities.