Maintenance Engineer
bbe Recruitment
Mildenhall · posted 24 July 2026
Salary
£40,000 – £50,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Mildenhall, Suffolk
Category
Engineering
Our client, a leading manufacturer supplying the defence sector, is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their growing maintenance team.
Working across three local sites, you'll be responsible for maintaining production machinery, carrying out fault finding, mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance, while also supporting facilities maintenance and continuous improvement projects.
The Ideal Candidate
* 5-10 years' mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
* Strong fault-finding and repair skills on production machinery.
* Experience replacing bearings, conveyor belts and other mechanical components.
* Welding and fabrication experience.
* Self-motivated with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
What's On Offer?
* £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.
* Monday-Friday working hours.
* Permanent position with opportunities for training and career development.
If you are electrically biased but mechanically skilled, or Multi-skilled you will also be considered for this role
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