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Position: Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Ipswich – Workshop-based with some site work across East Anglia
Pay Rate: £16.50 - £18.50 per hour (Depending on experience)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00

Callout Rota: 1 week in 7

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our client’s team in Ipswich. The role is primarily workshop-based but will also involve site visits to customer premises across East Anglia. The successful candidate will be responsible for the repair, servicing, and maintenance of a wide range of industrial equipment, ensuring reliable and efficient operation.

Key Responsibilities

* Repair, maintain and service: Fan Units, Gearboxes, Electric Motors, Air Handling Units (AHUs), Frequency Inverters, Pumps & Pressurisation Units

* Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and carry out effective repairs.

* Conduct both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.

* Support site work at customer premises across East Anglia as required.

* Maintain accurate records of work completed.

* Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures at all times.

Working Hours & Callout

* Core Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00.

* Callout Rota: 1 week in 7 on-call duty.

* £75 per week retainer.

* Callout work paid at 1.5x hourly rate.

* Callout work after 12:00 on Saturday paid at 2.0x hourly rate.

Requirements

* Proven experience in repairing and maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment.

* Strong knowledge of motors, gearboxes, pumps, fans

* Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.

* Comfortable working both independently in the workshop and on-site at customer premises.

* Full UK Driving Licence.

* Strong awareness of health & safety practices.

Benefits

* Competitive hourly pay with overtime rates.

* Regular callout retainer.

* Opportunity to work on varied equipment across multiple industries.

* Join a supportive, skilled team with opportunities for progression