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Posted 20 July, 2026

Maintenance Engineer

Orion
Ipswich, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer

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Needham Market
Up to £46,000 base, Call-Out Overtime up to £3k KPI bonus

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We are currently recruiting for aMaintenance Engineerto join a leading renewable energy company, supporting operations on a large industrial site near Needham Market.

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The Role

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As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, operation and performance of industrial plant systems.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance as aMaintenance Engineeron industrial boiler systems
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  • Maintain and repair mechanical components including pumps, valves, pipework, steam and hydraulic systems
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  • Monitor plant performance and input operational data into control systems
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  • Respond to breakdowns and participate in an on-call rota
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  • Support fuel handling and site operations
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  • Ensure all maintenance, inspection and compliance records are accurately completed
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Requirements

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  • QualifiedMaintenance Engineer(NVQ Level 3 / C&G / HNC or equivalent)
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  • Background in industrial environments such as manufacturing, energy, facilities, or process plant
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  • Experience working on plant/site maintenance
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  • Willingness to work on-call as part of a rota
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Package & Benefits

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  • Up to £46,000
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  • On-call allowance: £165 per week (approx. £2,800 annually)
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  • Overtime rates:\n
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    • 1.5x (Saturday)
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    • 2x (Sunday)
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  • Minimum 4 hours paid per call-out
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Working Pattern

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  • Week 1: MondaySunday (on-call week)
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  • Week 2: WednesdayFriday
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  • Week 3: MondayFriday
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INDMAN

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Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application individually. If you have not heard back within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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