Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Near Haverhill
Salary:
Competitive + overtime + excellent benefits

Hours:

40 hours per week (flexible start/finish)

Contract:

Full-time, permanent

Cooper Lomaz is pleased to be working with a highly specialised manufacturing business with a global footprint, currently seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their close-knit and growing site team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a company whose chemical products play a critical role in the production of life‑saving medicines and advanced technology.

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Lead, you will be a key contributor to the safe, efficient and continuous operation of the production facility, operating to the highest standards of quality, health & safety, and environmental compliance.

As Maintenance Engineer, you will provide hands‑on technical support across the site, ensuring plant and equipment reliability while supporting both routine and reactive maintenance activities. You will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers, contributing to a collaborative and safety‑first culture.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, servicing and associated administrative tasks
• Support the Maintenance Lead with fault finding, troubleshooting and problem solving
• Ensure a safe working environment through task‑based risk assessments and adherence to company H&S procedures
• Work collaboratively with other departments to align priorities and meet operational demands
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to ensure maintenance requirements are clearly communicated and delivered on time
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners
• Undertake additional duties as required to support site and business needs

You will be a practical, safety‑conscious engineer who enjoys working as part of a small team and takes pride in maintaining high standards.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English
• Comfortable using computers for maintenance records and administration
• Awareness of working with hazardous chemicals and materials
• Understanding of relevant health & safety regulations, including working at height and in hazardous or explosive environments
• Basic tool craft skills, including grinding and welding
• Strong communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills

Please note – the role can involve being getting dirty in a strong‑smelling environment

• Experience in a maintenance role within a chemical or hazardous environment
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings (electrical/building plans)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours (7:30/8:30am start – 4:30/5:30pm finish)
• Paid breaks (2 × 15 minutes per day)
• Plenty of overtime, particularly during maintenance shutdown periods
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Group income protection & critical illness cover
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal incentive bonus scheme

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer looking to develop their skills in a highly regulated, technically interesting environment, within a business that values teamwork, safety and continuous improvement.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Cooper Lomaz today.