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Posted 14 August, 2026

Maintenance Engineer

Reed
Bury Saint, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer

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  • Annual Salary: £44,000 (including £2,000 call-out allowance)
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  • Location: Bury St Edmunds
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  • Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday - 8-4:30
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We are seeking a skilled multi skilled engineer to join our team in Bury St Edmunds. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in electrical or mechanical engineering and ideally some PLC system experience, looking to apply their expertise across various engineering tasks on-site. Experience in HVAC systems is also highly beneficial.

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Day-to-day of the role:

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  • Carry out work assignments issued and maximise the effectiveness of the shift at all times by ensuring efficient completion of tasks.
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  • Maintenance and hygiene of equipment and support logistics teams.
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  • Provide support to the team during breaks and absences and work together to ensure completion of their duties.
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  • Follow all work instructions, procedures, job descriptions at all times.
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  • Ensure that all Work Orders, Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks issued to the shift are completed.
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  • Complete and check all necessary paperwork.
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  • Work with other functions as part of the manufacturing team to ensure efficient running of the site and carry out prioritized work as agreed.
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  • Resolve mechanical and/or electrical problems in a timely fashion.
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  • Provide the Engineering Manager with information on all engineering downtime attended on shift, related quality issues, work orders completed, PMs completed, and other details as required.
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  • Identify and analyse problems before crises and determine appropriate action and follow-up.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  • Level 3 qualification in Electrical OR Mechanical Engineering.
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  • Ideally have experience with PLC systems.
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  • Experience in HVAC or Refrigeration systems is highly advantageous.
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  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
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Benefits:

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  • Competitive salary including a call-out allowance.
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  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional day for each holiday year worked.
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  • Pension and life insurance.To apply for this Electrical Bias Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
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