Job Description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturing business based in Stowmarket, who are seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their team. This is a hands-on role within a production environment, supporting both installation and ongoing maintenance of plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair mechanical components and plant equipment using engineering drawings and workshop machinery.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Carry out routine inspections and planned preventive maintenance.
• Interpret technical drawings and take accurate measurements.
• Apply knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems; experience with pumps and chemical dosing is advantageous.
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the production line.
• Diagnose faults and provide clear reports on issues and corrective actions.
• Work effectively as part of a maintenance team.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations at all times.

Candidate Profile

• Relevant mechanical maintenance qualifications.
• Proven hands-on experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Willingness to work in a shop-floor, production-based role.
• Experience supporting machinery installation and ongoing maintenance activities.
• Background in panel, insulation, or cladding industries is desirable, though not essential.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 per annum
• Hours: 08:00am to 16:30pm
• Overtime paid at 1.5x standard hourly rate.
• Holiday: 20 days plus public and bank holidays.