Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for our fantastic client.

This role is a key position within the Maintenance team across three sites in Mildenhall, ensuring the smooth operation of machinery, equipment, and facilities while supporting reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair machinery and ancillary equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective solutions.
• Strip down machines and replace worn or broken components.
• Record and update maintenance tasks using dedicated software.
• Support and assist visiting service engineers.
• Maintain facilities across all company sites.
• Liaise with off-site contractors as the primary point of contact.
• Investigate processes and equipment for potential improvements or cost reductions.
• Provide maintenance support to other areas of the business as required.

Qualifications & Experience The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience with general workshop machinery and equipment.
• Experience inmechanical maintenance role, preferably within a production environment operating 24/7 or on a shift basis.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including the ability to strip down machinery and replace components such as bearings and conveyor belts.
• Competency in welding and fabrication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours when required.
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with personnel at all levels.

What Our Client Offers

• Full guidance and development opportunities to grow within the team.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge non-lethal training technology in a collaborative, professional environment.
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Permanent, full-time position (Monday to Friday, 40 hours)
• On-site role based in Mildenhall, Suffolk

If you are interested in this role, please contact Marta, Kasia, or Meghan at Select Recruitment to apply….