Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer | Mildenhall, Suffolk | £40,000 – £50,000 DOE

Our client is a specialist manufacturer based in Mildenhall, and they are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

The role

You will be responsible for the maintenance of production machinery, equipment and facilities. Working as part of a maintenance team, you will be a key point of contact for off‑site contractors and visiting service engineers, and will be expected to contribute ideas for improvements and cost savings.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing faults and carrying out mechanical repairs, including strip‑downs and replacement of machine components
• Maintaining production machinery, ancillary equipment and site facilities
• Logging and updating maintenance tasks using maintenance management software
• Supporting visiting service engineers and liaising with off‑site contractors
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions

What you’ll need:

• Strong proven experience in a maintenance role within a production environment, ideally on a 24/7 or shift basis
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands‑on experience stripping down and repairing production machinery
• Competent in welding and fabrication
• Experience with a range of general workshop machinery and equipment
• Self‑motivated and disciplined, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and comfortable liaising at all levels
• Flexible approach and willingness to work outside normal hours when required

What’s on offer:

• Salary of £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience
• A stable, permanent role with a well‑established manufacturer
• Full guidance and support provided, with the opportunity to grow within the business

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