Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Ipswich

Job Description

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

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Ipswich

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Panama Shift (Days & Nights)

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Food Manufacturing

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The Role

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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

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• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently to minimise downtime

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• Support electrical fault finding where required (basic level)

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• Work on a variety of food processing and packaging equipment

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

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• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives

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• Accurately complete all maintenance documentation and reports

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About You

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

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• Strong mechanical engineering background with some electrical knowledge

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

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• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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

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• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset

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