Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Major Recruitment Norwich; Claydon; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Overtime availability

Job summary

INDER is seeking a hands-on Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a manufacturing site just outside Ipswich. You will keep production running by carrying out planned maintenance, fault finding and prompt breakdown repairs.

You will identify improvements to reduce downtime and contribute to a strong team culture in a friendly, family‑run environment.

This role offers a four‑day week, 26 days holiday, overtime and a clear path to progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical and electrical maintenance role within manufacturing.
• Ability to fault find and troubleshoot.
• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Ability to diagnose and repair breakdowns efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and optimise factory machinery to minimise downtime.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns quickly and effectively.
• Identify root causes and implement permanent solutions.
• Support machine reliability and production uptime.

Skills

Fault finding

PPM maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Job description

Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance Engineer

An established Manufacture running for 30+ years.

Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) + Overtime + Excellent Work-Life Balance.

Located Just Outside of Ipswich.

Full Time, Permanent job opportunity.

Are you a hands-on Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer who enjoys fault finding, solving problems, keeping production running smoothly and working in a great team culture?

Do you also want to work a 4-Day week?! If so then this opportunity is for you...

Our client is a successful, family-run Manufacturing business with a fun, friendly and vibrant working environment. They genuinely believe their people are the reason for their success and are committed to creating a workplace where ideas are welcomed, knowledge is shared and everyone plays their part in driving the business forward.

With exciting growth plans ahead, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business investing in its people and future.

The Role:

As a Manufacturer Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a vital role in keeping production running efficiently, carrying out planned maintenance, responding to breakdowns and identifying improvements that reduce downtime and improve reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, adjust and optimise factory machinery and production equipment to ensure efficient operation and minimise downtime.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns.
• Identify root causes and implement permanent solutions.
• Support machine reliability and production uptime.
• Share knowledge and mentor less experienced team members.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement and downtime reduction.
• Assist with maintaining and improving maintenance schedules and performance targets.

What They're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineering role in a Manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience carrying out PPM maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose and repair breakdowns efficiently.
• Practical problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Comfortable sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of machine integration and how production equipment interacts.
• Siemens and 18th Edition qualifications are desirable, but proven manufacturer maintenance experience is the priority.

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £45,000 basic salary p.a. depending on experience.
• Four-day working week Monday to Thursday.
• 1 Friday morning per month worked, overtime and holiday accrued.
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Shutdown over the Christmas period.
• Opportunity to join a growing business investing in quality standards and future expansion.
• Supportive environment where your ideas and expertise will be valued.

If you're an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Engineer from a Manufacturing background looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while enjoying a great work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

INDER