At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure production machinery runs smoothly and efficiently across multiple sites.
- Company: Established manufacturing business with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth and improvement in a fast-paced production setting.
- Why this job: Join a key role that makes a real difference in production reliability and efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance within manufacturing and strong mechanical skills.
The predicted salary is between 35550 - 43450 £ per year.
A well-established manufacturing business based in the Mildenhall area is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to join its Maintenance & Facilities team. This is a key, hands-on role supporting machinery, equipment, and facilities across three local sites. This opportunity would suit an experienced engineer who enjoys fault-finding, continuous improvement, and working in a fast-paced production environment.
The Role
As Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and performance of production machinery and site facilities. Full support and guidance will be provided to help the successful candidate develop further within the business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the maintenance of production machinery and ancillary equipment
- Diagnosing mechanical faults and carrying out repairs
- Stripping down machinery to replace worn or broken components
- Completing and updating maintenance tasks using a CMMS / maintenance software
- Supporting visiting service engineers
- Maintaining facilities across all sites
- Acting as the main point of contact for external contractors
- Identifying improvement opportunities and potential cost-saving initiatives
- Assisting other areas of the business with maintenance support as required
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Experience in a maintenance role within a production or manufacturing environment
- Experience working with production machinery, ideally within a shift-based or 24/7 operation
- Good mechanical aptitude, including strip-down and replacement of components such as bearings, conveyor belts, and other wear parts
- Experience using general workshop machinery and equipment
- Welding and fabrication skills
- A disciplined, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills, comfortable liaising with colleagues at all levels and external contractors
Senior Maintenance Engineer in Bury St Edmunds employer: All The Top Bananas
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Mildenhall, where you will be part of a dynamic Maintenance & Facilities team dedicated to ensuring the reliability of production machinery. With a strong focus on employee development, this role offers hands-on experience and opportunities for continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values innovation and teamwork, making it an excellent place for skilled engineers looking to grow their careers.
