via reed · 12 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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Ipswich Full-time
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Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Ipswich

Panama Shift (Days & Nights)

Food Manufacturing

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join a well-established food manufacturing site in Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced production environment, supporting site performance and reliability through proactive and reactive maintenance.

Working on a Panama shift pattern (rotating days and nights), you will play a key role in ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining high engineering standards across the site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production machinery

  • Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently to minimise downtime

  • Support electrical fault finding where required (basic level)

  • Work on a variety of food processing and packaging equipment

  • Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards

  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives

  • Accurately complete all maintenance documentation and reports

About You
  • Apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent)

  • Strong mechanical engineering background with some electrical knowledge

  • Experience working in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment (highly desirable)

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Flexible approach to work and comfortable working day and night shifts

  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset

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