Maintenance Engineer

Orange Monkey Recruitment; Great Wratting; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% employer pension contribution

Long-term stability

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Orange Monkey Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a leading food manufacturer at their Haverhill, Suffolk site. The role offers a 4 on 4 off days pattern (05:30-17:30) with a salary of £52,000 and career progression within a well-invested manufacturing operation.

You will perform planned preventive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems, respond to breakdowns, support continuous improvement and ensure safety and TPM compliance.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing or food production.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Lean manufacturing and TPM principles knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Responding to breakdowns quickly to minimise downtime.
• Fault-finding across production machinery, control systems and ancillary equipment.
• Supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensuring all engineering work is completed safely and in line with site standards.
• Contributing to a proactive, team-focused engineering culture.

Skills

Electrical & Mechanical competence

Lean manufacturing

TPM principles

Health & safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

Breathing Apparatus

Fire Fighting certification

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £52,000

Location: Haverhill, Suffolk

Shift: Days 4 on 4 off (05:30-17:30)

Looking for a Maintenance Engineer role that gives you flexibility on shifts without compromising on salary or challenge?

Our client, a leading food manufacturer, is investing in engineering capability at their Haverhill site and is now looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to join their established team. offering the work-life balance of a 4 on 4 off days pattern, this Maintenance Engineer opportunity offers stability, technical variety and long-term progression.

This isn't just another maintenance role. As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a key part in keeping production running at peak performance, ensuring plant reliability, food safety compliance and continuous improvement across site operations.

What You'll Be Doing: Maintenance Engineer

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems
• Responding quickly and effectively to breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Fault-finding across production machinery, control systems and ancillary equipment
• Supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Ensuring all engineering work is completed safely and in line with site standards
• Contributing to a proactive, team-focused engineering culture

What We're Looking For: Maintenance Engineer

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong multi-skilled background with both electrical and mechanical competence
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or food production environment
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and TPM principles
• Breathing Apparatus and Fire Fighting certification (desirable)

What's on Offer:

• Salary: £52,000
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Long-term stability with a well-invested manufacturing site
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing engineering function

Location: Haverhill, Suffolk

Job: Maintenance Engineer

Shifts: 4 on 4 off days (05:30-17:30)

If you're a Maintenance Engineer ready for a role where your skills genuinely make an impact, this could be your next move