Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Panama Shift

Randstad Construction and Property; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

On-site parking

Training and professional development

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a reliable Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (multi-skilled) to join our site team in Eye, Suffolk. You will keep production lines running through proactive PPM and rapid breakdown response, with a focus on mechanical systems and some electrical work where competent.

The Panama shift pattern runs 12-hour days and nights (2 weeks each), offering predictable hours and time off every other weekend. Relevant NVQ Level 3 and hands-on heavy industry experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial setting.

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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Power transmission

Gearboxes

Alignment

Electrical qualified

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking a reliable Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (multi-skilled) to join our site team in Eye, Suffolk. You will keep production lines running through proactive PPM and rapid breakdown response, with a focus on mechanical systems and some electrical work where competent.

The Panama shift pattern runs 12-hour days and nights (2 weeks each), offering predictable hours and time off every other weekend. Relevant NVQ Level 3 and hands-on heavy industry experience are desirable.