Job Description
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Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Bury St Edmunds to circa £50k+Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Role
Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge? Do you like working autonomously but supported by an effective team? If so, you could be a great fit for the team in Bury St Edmunds. This is a hands-on role, where you’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing and upgrading malting production equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical and basic electrical maintenance (preventive and corrective)
- Repair production, processing, and utility equipment
- Support installation and commissioning of new machinery
- Accurately document maintenance activities
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Participate in BOPEX (continuous improvement program)
- Work in a safe way, following all safety procedures and using mandatory PPE
What are they looking for?
They are looking for someone with strong mechanical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You’ll ideally have experience in malting, milling, or heavy industrial environments, and be comfortable working independently within a small shift team. xwzovoh
Or
Demonstrable mechanical and electrical engineering skills, proactive approach, solution focused and positive outlook. Experience in malting, milling or heavy industrial environments
Key Skills
- Experience in industrial maintenance (grain/cereal handling, pneumatics, hydraulics, etc.)
- Solid mechanical knowledge; basic electrical understanding is a plus
- Familiarity with Health & Safety protocols (e.g. LOTO, Working at Height, Confined Space, ATEX/DSEAR)
- Experience working 12-hour continental shifts
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Willingness to provide basic hand tools (specialist tools provided on site)
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
- Ability to reliably commute to Bury St Edmunds (required)
What is on Offer
You can expect a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Overtime (?)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to Perkbox discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Enhanced sick pay
- Company events
- Discretionary bonus and profit share
- Opportunities for career development