Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Ipswich, Suffolk | £42,000 + Overtime | Days Only

We're recruiting a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join an experienced engineering team near Ipswich. This is a stable, days-only role with varied mechanical work across plant, machinery, and site equipment.
If you enjoy practical fault-finding, mechanical repairs, and a blend of workshop and site-based tasks, this could be a great opportunity for you.
What you'll be doing:

Carrying out mechanical maintenance and repairs on site equipment and machinery
Working on plant, vehicles, and mechanical systems
Diagnosing faults and responding to breakdowns
Supporting installations, upgrades, and planned maintenance
Occasional travel to nearby sites
Participation in a rotating weekend call-out (additional pay)

What we're looking for:

Level 3 Mechanical qualification or strong hands-on experience
Confident working on mechanical plant and equipment
Comfortable in a heavy industrial environment
Backgrounds welcomed from industrial, heavy plant, automotive, forces, or similar sectors
Basic electrical knowledge beneficial but not essential

What's on offer:

£42,000 basic salary
Overtime available
Company vehicle and mobile phone
Holidays + bank holidays
Pension scheme
Ongoing training and development