Maintenance Engineer

Prime-Appointments; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime-Appointments is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join a busy Mildenhall site in Suffolk. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining and repairing production machinery, offering a clear path for technical growth within a supportive team.

The role requires robust mechanical skills, the ability to work to a schedule, and flexibility to cover occasional out-of-hours work; prior experience in a production environment is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' engineering experience in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience with production machinery and maintenance.
• Welding and fabrication experience is desirable.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production machines and ancillary equipment.
• Diagnose faults and strip down machinery to replace worn parts.
• Support service engineers and liaise with off-site contractors.
• Maintain facilities and infrastructure across multiple sites.
• Update and complete tasks using maintenance software.
• Investigate and suggest process or cost improvements.
• Support other areas of the business as required.
• Ensure Health & Safety requirements are met.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Workshop machinery

Bearings & belts replacement

Welding & fabrication

Independent / team work

Flexibility

Strong communication

Job description

Role:Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00 - 40 hours p/week (PEMRANENT DAY SHIFT)
Pay: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum (DOE)

We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy Mildenhall site. This practical, hands-on role focuses on maintaining and repairing machinery, equipment, and facilities, offering an excellent chance for an experienced maintenance professional to grow their skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment with clear career progression.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Duties

• Maintain and repair production machines and ancillary equipment
• Diagnose faults and strip down machinery to replace worn or broken parts
• Support Service Engineer visits and liaise with off-site contractors
• Maintain facilities and infrastructure across multiple sites
• Update and complete tasks using maintenance software
• Investigate and suggest processes or cost improvements
• Support other areas of business with tasks as required
• Ensure Health & Safety requirements are always met

Skills & Requirements

• 5–10 year'sexperience in an engineering role within a production environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with workshop machinery
• Capable of stripping down machines to replace bearings, conveyor belts, and other wear parts
• Welding and fabrication experience (desirable)
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Flexible, with willingness to work outside normal hours when necessary
• Strong communication skills, able to liaise with personnel at all levels
• This role offers a supportive working environment, opportunities to develop your expertise, and the chance to take responsibility for critical machinery and facilities.