Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Eye; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Overtime available

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is representing a leading manufacturer seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer in Suffolk. The role offers a salary of £45,000 - £54,000, with Panama days shift (2's and 3's) and opportunities to contribute to production efficiency.

You will perform reactive and planned maintenance on automated machinery, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, and work in a fast-paced environment that values continuous improvement and staff development.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across automated machinery.
• Fault find on electrical and/or mechanical systems and components.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Maintain production efficiency and minimize downtime.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Electrical/Multi-skilled

Fault finding

Independent work

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

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