Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical bias for a full-time role. The successful candidate will perform maintenance on various distribution equipment and ensure overall facility upkeep. Offering a competitive salary of £38,300, 28 days of holiday, and opportunities for ongoing training, this role is perfect for candidates looking for stability and growth in their careers.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Solid experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience in factory, warehouse, or distribution environment.
• Confident working independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repair on distribution equipment.
• Support general facilities and building maintenance.
• Occasional forklift operation tasks.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

General mechanical fitting

Problem-solving

Forklift operation

Welding skills

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)

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