Maintenance Engineer in Brandon

Maintenance Engineer (Multi-Skilled)
Location: Brandon area, Suffolk 
Salary: Competitive, plus benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am - 6pm 
Contract: Permanent, full-time

About the Role

Our client, an established manufacturer, is looking to add an experienced multi-skilled engineer to its maintenance team. You’ll keep production running smoothly, but you’ll also have a genuine say in improving the site’s machinery, take part in engineering projects, and see the impact of your work on the shop floor every day. Practical skill, initiative and fresh ideas are encouraged and valued here.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Responding to breakdowns, diagnosing faults and getting lines back up quickly
• Carrying out scheduled PPM to keep equipment in top condition
• Working across both mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Looking after a wide range of plant, including conveyors, motors, pumps and gearboxes, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Repairing, modifying and upgrading machinery
• Helping with the installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Tracking down the root cause of repeat failures and eliminating them
• Partnering with the production team to keep downtime to a minimum
• Driving improvements in reliability and performance
• Taking on fabrication and welding tasks as needed

What You’ll Need

• Time-served multi-skilled maintenance engineer background
• Mechanical and electrical qualifications at NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (strong time-served experience will be considered in place of formal qualifications)
• A track record in FMCG, manufacturing, industrial or production settings
• Hands-on experience of both planned and reactive maintenance
• Sharp fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Confidence working on your own initiative as well as within a team

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of PLCs and control systems
• Fabrication and welding experience

Interested?

Apply now or contact Lewis at Select Recruitment for more information!