Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician - Boortmalt

Futures Job Shop 002; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading malting company in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk is looking for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure optimal operation of production equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical skills, relevant certifications, and industry experience. Key responsibilities include performing maintenance, documenting activities, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This role offers competitive compensation and requires flexibility in hours, including possible shift work.

Qualifications

• Experience in malting/milling or heavy industrial environments.
• Electrician qualifications with electrical installation experience.
• Ability to handle each day's unique challenges.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Repair processing and utility-related equipment.
• Document repairs and maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical skills

Proficiency in reading wiring diagrams

Operational knowledge of PLC and inverter control

Ability to test motor and wiring faults

Basic knowledge of Health & Safety protocols

Relevant industry experience

Shift work experience

Ability to work independently

Education

Level 2 Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology

Level 2+ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician - Boortmalt

About

8th December 2025

Boortmalt is a world leading malting company with a 3.1 million tonnes production capacity.
Boortmalt’s expertise is widely acknowledged by brewers, distillers, and food industries, who rely on the supply of top-quality barley malts.

As Maintenance Technician Electrical you will maintain and repair all production equipment to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and safely to minimize equipment downtime.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform corrective and preventive mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Repair production, processing, and utility-related equipment.
• Support the installation of new equipment.
• Document all repairs and maintenance activities.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and neat work area.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and promptly.
• Participate in the BOPEX (continuous improvement) program.
• Comply with all applicable procedures, regulations, and policies.
• Report and stop unsafe operations, using mandatory PPE as defined.
• Offer flexibility in working hours based on business needs, including on-call work outside regular hours.

Entry requirements

Level 2 Certificate in Electrical or Electronic Engineering Technology, Level 2+ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Skills required

• Relevant industry experience, preferably in malting/milling or heavy industrial environments involving large capacity grain/cereal handling, conveying, elevating, pneumatics, hydraulics, etc.
• Mechanical and electrical skills and knowledge
• Proficiency in reading wiring diagrams and fault finding.
• Operational and fault-finding knowledge of PLC and inverter control.
• Ability to test and identify motor and wiring faults. Electrical installation experience and relevant qualifications.
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety protocols, including Lock Out Tag Out/Safe Isolation, Working at Height, Permit to Work, Confined Space, ATEX/DSEAR, etc.
• Shift work experience, preferably 12-hour continental shifts.
• Ability to work independently within a small shift team (1 x electrical, 1 x mechanical).
• Ability to provide basic hand tools; site-specific or specialist tools and equipment will be provided.

The closing date for this job offer is on 30/01/2026

Competitive

Location

This job is located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk