Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job TitleMechanical Maintenance EngineerLocationEye, SuffolkSalary 51,000 per yearShift PatternRotating days and nights, averaging 42 hours per week.Current shift pattern:Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday08:00 to 20:00Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday08:00 to 20:00Week 3: Monday to Friday nights23:30 to 08:00Night shift starts Sunday evening and finishes Friday morning.The business is working towards moving to a 24/7 shift cover system once all staff are in place. Timing for this is still to be confirmed.Benefits288 hours annual leave 250 yearly tool allowanceIn-house trainingProgression opportunities into supervisor-level roles and other positions within the businessThe CompanyWe are recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy food manufacturing site in Eye, Suffolk.The site processes chicken products for major customers including KFC, Nando''s and supermarket own-brand ranges. This is a slaughterhouse and food production environment, so applicants must be comfortable working in this type of setting.The role has become available because the previous engineer was promoted into a Health and Safety Manager position, showing that the business offers genuine progression and internal development.The RoleAs a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across the production site.You will work on a wide range of machinery including slicers, conveyors, overhead lines, Proseal packing machines, ..... full job details .....