Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Suffolk

Synergi; Eye; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

24 days annual leave

Tool allowance

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Synergi is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a busy food manufacturing site in Suffolk. You will manage planned and reactive maintenance across conveyors, packaging and production machinery to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.

The role demands strong fault finding, hands-on maintenance and a proactive approach to continuous improvement, with a focus on reliability and efficiency. Overtime is available in a rotating 12-hour shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Maintenance Engineer experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or packaging environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience maintaining production machinery.
• Knowledge of conveyors, bearings, motors, gearboxes, chains and mechanical systems.
• Positive attitude and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Reactive breakdown repairs.
• Mechanical fault finding.
• Continuous improvement activities.
• Equipment installation and upgrades.
• Supporting production efficiency and site reliability.

Skills

Fault finding

Planned maintenance

Problem solving

Team player

Tools

Conveyors

Bearings

Motors

Gearboxes

Chains

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer | Suffolk | £51,000 + Overtime

£51,000 Basic Salary + Overtime + Benefits

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer required for a leading food manufacturing business in Suffolk. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer from a manufacturing, FMCG, food production or packaging background to join a stable business offering a £51,000 salary, overtime and genuine career progression.

Benefits

• £51,000 basic salary
• Overtime available
• 24 days annual leave
• Tool allowance
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Stable and growing business

Shift Pattern

• Rotating 12-hour days and nights
• Continental shift pattern
• Average 42 hours per week

The Role

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across a busy food manufacturing facility, ensuring maximum equipment reliability and minimising downtime.

Duties include:

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
• Reactive breakdown repairs
• Mechanical fault finding
• Continuous improvement activities
• Equipment installation and upgrades
• Supporting production efficiency and site reliability

Machinery & Equipment

Working on a variety of manufacturing and packaging machinery including:

• Conveyors
• Production machinery
• Packaging machinery
• Proseal equipment
• Multivac systems
• Vacuum packers and sealers
• Metal detectors
• Labelling equipment
• Bearings, motors, chains and sprockets
• General food production machinery

Requirements

• Mechanical Maintenance Engineer experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or packaging environments
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience maintaining production machinery
• Knowledge of conveyors, bearings, motors, gearboxes, chains and mechanical systems
• Positive attitude and team-focused approach

Career Progression

This vacancy has arisen due to an internal promotion, demonstrating the company's commitment to developing and progressing its engineering team. Excellent opportunities for advancement are available for the right candidate.