Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Needham Market (Site-Based)
£43,000 – £46,000 Call-Out Overtime

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading renewable energy company, supporting operations on a large industrial site near Needham Market.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to move into a more complex, site-based plant environment within the growing renewable energy sector.

 The Role

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, operation and performance of industrial biomass boiler systems supplying heat to a major manufacturing facility.

This is a hands-on role suited to a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with experience in plant, steam, or heavy industrial environments.

 Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on industrial boiler systems
• Maintain and repair mechanical components including pumps, valves, pipework, steam and hydraulic systems
• Monitor plant performance and input operational data into control systems
• Respond to breakdowns and participate in an on-call rota
• Support fuel handling and site operations
• Ensure all maintenance, inspection and compliance records are accurately completed
• Work closely with site teams and subcontractors to maintain plant performance

 Requirements

• Qualified Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (NVQ Level 3 / C&G / HNC or equivalent)
• Background in industrial environments such as manufacturing, energy, facilities, or process plant
• Experience working with boilers, steam systems or heavy mechanical plant
• Willingness to work on-call as part of a rota

 Desirable

• Experience with SCADA or PLC systems
• Biomass or industrial boiler experience
• BOAS qualification
• Experience in 24/7 operational environments

 Package & Benefits

• Salary: £43,000 – £46,000
• On-call allowance: £165 per week (£2,800 annually)
• Overtime rates:
  • 1.5x (Saturday)
  • 2x (Sunday)
• Minimum 4 hours paid per call-out
• Permanent role with a growing renewable energy company

 Working Pattern

• Week 1: Monday–Sunday (on-call week)
• Week 2: Wednesday–Friday
• Week 3: Monday–Friday

 Process

• Stage 1: Teams interview
• Stage 2: Site visit with practical assessment

 Why Apply?

If you’re a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for a role that offers long-term stability, technical variety, and exposure to renewable energy systems, this is a fantastic opportunity to work on critical industrial infrastructure.

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