Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Day Shift

Are you an experienced engineer who enjoys taking ownership of site reliability? A leading UK supplier of high-quality products is looking for a proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team in March.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced production environment, perfect for someone who thrives on troubleshooting and ensuring peak operational performance.

You will oversee day-to-day maintenance operations, focusing on a mix of reactive repairs and planned preventative maintenance (PPM). Your primary base will be in Mildenhall, with occasional travel to a secondary site in March for training and cross-site support.

Your core duties will include:

• Maintaining and servicing specialized production machinery, including CNC cleaning machinery, computerized saw centres, inline welders, and drainage machines.

• Performing fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs across both mechanical and electrical systems.

• Executing PPM schedules and ensuring all documentation and reporting are accurate.

• Identifying root causes of breakdowns and implementing long-term corrective actions.

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to increase site uptime.

• Shift: Monday to Friday - Day Shift.

• Flexibility: Overtime may be required, often at short notice.

• Salary: Starting from -42,000, with flexibility based on experience and successful completion of probation.

We are looking for a reliable, self-motivated engineer with a strong problem-solving mindset.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5 years in a multi-skilled maintenance role within a manufacturing environment.

• Technical Balance: Strong competencies in both areas, ideally around 70% mechanical and 30% electrical.

• Specialism: Experience with CNC or automated machinery is essential.

• Education: A recognized Level 3 engineering qualification (NVQ, HNC, or City & Guilds).

• Apprenticeship: A time-served apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.

• Documentation: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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