Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

  • Reed
  • Newmarket, Suffolk
  • Jul 07, 2026
Full time Distribution-Shipping Warehouse

Job Description

Maintenance Multiskilled Engineer

  • Annual Salary: £40,000 to £43,000
  • Location: Newmarket
  • Shift Pattern: Double Days (Early and lates with early finish on a Friday)

Join our team as a strong electrically bias multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer based at our factory in Newmarket. This role is crucial for keeping our company's assets, including machinery and property, in optimal condition to ensure efficient and cost-effective production of quality packaging. You will also work at our other sites as needed.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance and repairs to machinery to minimise downtime and maximise uptime.
  • Respond to reactive maintenance needs, attending to breakdowns and unplanned stoppages.
  • Manage building maintenance issues as they arise.
  • Work under the guidance of the Maintenance Manager and Facilities Director to communicate with machine operators, fit parts, fault find and offer solutions to problems.
  • Maintain adherence to the company's preventative maintenance schedule.
  • Uphold excellent housekeeping procedures.
  • Follow all Health and Safety guidelines and policies.
  • Engage in hands-on fitting, assembly, welding, fabrication, brazing, soldering, and sheet metalwork.
  • Support environmental and quality awareness in line with our BRC/ISO accreditations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Electrical Maintenance Engineer qualification - Level 3 minimum.
  • Electrical Installations (18th Edition) qualification is advantageous.
  • Experience with single phase and 3-phase power supplies.
  • Proficient in various mechanical and electrical repair techniques.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits:

  • Production Bonus scheme, up to 6% achievable.
  • Enrolment in Company Nest Pension Scheme.
  • Generous holiday package
  • Flexible working hours based on a rotational shift pattern.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.