Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Company: Prime Appointments
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Location: Suffolk
Job Description:

Role: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Start Date: Immediate Start Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00 – 40 hours p/week Pay: 40,000 – 50,000 per annum (DOE) Contract: Permanent

We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy Mildenhall site. This practical, hands-on role focuses on maintaining and repairing machinery, equipment, and facilities, offering an excellent chance for an experienced maintenance professional to grow their skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment with clear career progression.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Duties:

  • Maintain and repair production machines and ancillary equipment
  • Diagnose faults and strip down machinery to replace worn or broken parts
  • Support Service Engineer visits and liaise with off-site contractors
  • Maintain facilities and infrastructure across multiple sites
  • Update and complete tasks using maintenance software
  • Investigate and suggest process or cost improvements
  • Support other areas of the business with maintenance tasks as required
  • Ensure Health & Safety requirements are always met

Skills & Requirements:

  • 5-10 years’ experience in a maintenance role within a production environment
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with workshop machinery
  • Capable of stripping down machines to replace bearings, conveyor belts, and other wear parts
  • Welding and fabrication experience (desirable)
  • Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently or as part of a team
  • Flexible, with willingness to work outside normal hours when necessary
  • Strong communication skills, able to liaise with personnel at all levels

This role offers a supportive working environment, opportunities to develop your maintenance expertise, and the chance to take responsibility for critical machinery and facilities.

If this role sounds suitable, please apply today or contact Brendan @ Prime Appointments for more information.

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Posted: March 30th, 2026