Senior Maintenance Engineer
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
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 xiskglj 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
