Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer required.

Our client is a well-established steel stockholder based in the Kentford, Suffolk area, seeking an experienced multi‑skilled Maintenance Engineer to join the team with strong electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic experience.

Job Overview

• Perform preventative maintenance routines and condition monitoring of production machinery and facilities as per the maintenance schedules.
• Liaise closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and operations staff to ensure efficient, effective and planned reactive maintenance at all times.
• Make safety inspections of tools and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and repair machines in a safe manner to minimise downtime and cost.
• Anticipate machine failures and make changes or recommendations to prevent re‑occurrence and minimise downtime.
• Work to improve reliability and productivity of equipment.
• Complete written records of all maintenance activities.
• Carry out maintenance tasks diligently and in good time using appropriate methodology.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical and electrical skills.
• Pneumatic and hydraulic knowledge, along with PLC, inverter, instrumentation and control experience.
• Knowledge of various mechanical drive arrangements.
• UK driving licence and experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Fabrication skills including welding, plasma cutting and power tools.

Location: Kentford, Suffolk (commutable distance).

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £40,000 – £48,000.
• Working hours 14:00 – 22:00 Monday to Friday, 40‑hour week.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Company vehicle upon completion of the probationary period, available for use in personal time.
• Holiday allowance and pension.

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