Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection - Manufacturing & Industry Recruitment Specialists; Eye; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Overtime available

Job summary

Pioneer Selection is helping a Suffolk-based manufacturer recruit a Maintenance Engineer to join a busy engineering team. You will perform reactive and planned maintenance on automated machinery to sustain production efficiency.

The role emphasizes fault finding on electrical/mechanical systems, a strong safety mindset, and opportunity for career development within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong electrical or multi-skilled engineering background.
• Ability to fault find on electrical and/or mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance to keep production running smoothly.
• Maintain and service a range of automated machinery on site.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Electrical engineering

Fault finding

PPM

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Suffolk
Salary: £45,000 - £54,000
Shift: Panama Days (2's and 3's)

A leading manufacturer based in Yaxley is looking to add a skilled Maintenance Engineer to their growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business offering long-term stability, modern equipment, and a strong team culture.

Working on a Panama days shift pattern, you will play a key role in maintaining production efficiency by carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance across a range of automated machinery.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a business that invests in its people and continuous improvement.

Sector: Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong electrical or multi-skilled engineering background
• Ability to fault find on electrical and/or mechanical systems
• Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Requirements

• Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance (PPM)
• Fault finding on motors, conveyors, sensors, and control systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures
• Experience working on fast-paced production machinery

Desirable Requirements

• PLC fault finding experience
• Experience with automated or high-speed production lines
• Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Panama days shift - excellent work-life balance
• Training and development opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Overtime available