Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for our fantastic client.

This role is a key position within the Maintenance team across three sites in Mildenhall, ensuring the smooth operation of machinery, equipment, and facilities while supporting reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and repair machinery and ancillary equipment.
Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective solutions.
Strip down machines and replace worn or broken components.
Record and update maintenance tasks using dedicated software.
Support and assist visiting service engineers.
Maintain facilities across all company sites.
Liaise with off-site contractors as the primary point of contact.
Investigate processes and equipment for potential improvements or cost reductions.
Provide maintenance support to other areas of the business as required.
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate will have:

Experience with general workshop machinery and equipment.
Experience in mechanical maintenance role, preferably within a production environment operating 24/7 or on a shift basis.
Strong mechanical aptitude, including the ability to strip down machinery and replace components such as bearings and conveyor belts.
Competency in welding and fabrication.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility to work outside normal hours when required.
Strong communic...