Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Bury St Edmunds to circa £50k+Benefits

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge? Do you like working autonomously but supported by an effective team? If so, you could be a great fit for the team in Bury St Edmunds. This is a hands-on role, where you’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing and upgrading malting production equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and basic electrical maintenance (preventive and corrective)
• Repair production, processing, and utility equipment
• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery
• Accurately document maintenance activities
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Participate in BOPEX (continuous improvement program)
• Work in a safe way, following all safety procedures and using mandatory PPE

What are they looking for?

They are looking for someone with strong mechanical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You’ll ideally have experience in malting, milling, or heavy industrial environments, and be comfortable working independently within a small shift team.

Or

Demonstrable mechanical and electrical engineering skills, proactive approach, solution focused and positive outlook. Experience in malting, milling or heavy industrial environments

Key Skills

• Experience in industrial maintenance (grain/cereal handling, pneumatics, hydraulics, etc.)
• Solid mechanical knowledge; basic electrical understanding is a plus
• Familiarity with Health & Safety protocols (e.g. LOTO, Working at Height, Confined Space, ATEX/DSEAR)
• Experience working 12-hour continental shifts
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to provide basic hand tools (specialist tools provided on site)
• A-Level or equivalent (required)
• Ability to reliably commute to Bury St Edmunds (required)

What is on Offer

You can expect a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Overtime (?)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Perkbox discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Enhanced sick pay
• Company events
• Discretionary bonus and profit share
• Opportunities for career development