Maintenance Engineer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Eye; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

On-site parking

Training and professional development

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Multi-Skilled) for their Eye, Suffolk site. You will keep production lines running through proactive PPM and rapid breakdown response, with emphasis on mechanical skills, and support for electrical tasks where needed.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial setting. Rotation covers Panama day/night shifts with equal time off on weekends.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hydraulics, pneumatics, and drive systems.
• Cross-skilled electrically qualified engineers are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial settings.
• Willingness to work rotating Panama day/night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance on heavy/automated production machinery.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Perform mechanical repairs including bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps and drive systems.
• Support minor electrical repairs and isolation where competent.
• Assist with equipment installations and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain logs of maintenance activities in the internal system.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Power transmission

Gearboxes

Alignment

Electrically qualified

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Role: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Multi-Skilled)

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and hands-on

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our site engineering team in Eye, Suffolk.

In this role, you will keep production lines running at peak performance through proactive planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid breakdown response. While the position is mechanically focused, we welcome applications from

electrically biased candidates who possess strong mechanical skills.

Shift Structure

This position operates on a

Panama shift pattern working 12-hour shifts (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM / 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM):

Enjoy predictable working hours with built-in time off every other weekend.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on heavy/automated production machinery and plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Perform mechanical repairs including bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, and drive systems.
• Support minor electrical repairs and isolation where competent to do so.
• Assist with equipment installations, continuous improvement projects, and site modifications.
• Maintain clear logs of maintenance activities using our internal maintenance system.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent C&G / ONC / Apprenticeship) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Skill Set: Strong mechanical aptitude (hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, gearboxes, alignment).
• Cross-Skilled Candidates: Electrically qualified engineers with proven hands-on mechanical competence are encouraged to apply.
• Experience: Previous experience working within a manufacturing, production, or heavy industrial setting.
• Shift Readiness: Fully comfortable working a rotating Panama day/night shift structure.

What We Offer

• Contributory pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Training and professional development opportunities

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.