Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias) Ipswich Panama Shift (Days & Nights) Food Manufacturing

The Role 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. 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.

Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production machinery Diagnose and repair mechanical faults efficiently to minimise downtime Support electrical fault finding where required (basic level) Work on a variety of food processing and packaging equipment Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives Accurately complete all maintenance documentation and reports About You Apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent) Strong mechanical engineering background with some electrical knowledge Experience working in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment (highly desirable) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Flexible approach to work and comfortable working day and night shifts Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset