Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

CV Technical; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established distribution company in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical bias. The role offers a salary of £38,300 plus benefits including extensive training and a pension scheme. Applicants should have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in mechanical maintenance. This is a full-time, permanent position withMonday-to-Friday day shifts.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Solid experience with mechanical maintenance and repair of distribution equipment.
• Previous experience in a factory, warehouse, or distribution environment is required.
• Forklift licence or willingness to train preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repair of distribution equipment.
• Support general facilities and building maintenance.
• Use forklifts occasionally, with training provided.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Problem solving

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

General mechanical fitting

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds in Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical Bias – Location: Bury St Edmunds – Salary: £38,300 + 28 Days Holiday + Pension + Training – Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Days Only - No Nights, No Weekends)

Overview

Are you a mechanically-biased Maintenance Engineer seeking a stable, Monday-to-Friday role with real variety and long-term development prospects? Join a well-established distribution centre near Bury St Edmunds, where you\'ll work across a broad range of equipment and support general site maintenance.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, full-time position with consistent day shifts
• Salary: £38,300 per annum
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development, including opportunities in refrigeration systems

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical maintenance and repair of distribution equipment: Conveyors, pallet wrappers, tail lifts, loading bays
• General facilities and building maintenance
• Occasional forklift use (training provided if needed)
• Welding and fabrication tasks (advantageous but not essential)
• Progression into refrigeration and specialist equipment maintenance

What We\'re Looking For

• NVQ / City & Guilds in Engineering (Mechanical and/or Electrical)
• Solid experience with:
• Hydraulic systems - loading bays, tail lifts
• Pneumatic systems - pallet wrappers, conveyors
• Gearboxes, drives, motors & bearings - key plant components
• Chains, belts & rollers - maintenance of moving equipment
• General mechanical fitting & fault-finding
• Previous experience in a factory, warehouse, or distribution environment
• Confident working independently and solving problems on the spot
• Forklift licence or willingness to train
• Welding skills a plus but not essential

If you\'re ready for a hands-on role with great training and a clear path for growth, this could be your next move. Apply now or get in touch to learn more.