Maintenance Engineer

Location: Near Haverhill
Salary: Competitive + overtime + excellent benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible start/finish)
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Cooper Lomaz is pleased to be working with a highly specialised manufacturing business with a global footprint, currently seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their close-knit and growing site team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a company whose chemical products play a critical role in the production of life-saving medicines and advanced technology.

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Lead, you will be a key contributor to the safe, efficient and continuous operation of the production facility, operating to the highest standards of quality, health & safety, and environmental compliance.

The Role

As Maintenance Engineer, you will provide hands-on technical support across the site, ensuring plant and equipment reliability while supporting both routine and reactive maintenance activities. You will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers, contributing to a collaborative and safety-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, servicing and associated administrative tasks
• Support the Maintenance Lead with fault finding, troubleshooting and problem solving
• Ensure a safe working environment through task-based risk assessments and adherence to company H&S procedures
• Work collaboratively with other departments to align priorities and meet operational demands
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to ensure maintenance requirements are clearly communicated and delivered on time
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners
• Undertake additional duties as required to support site and business needs

About You

You will be a practical, safety-conscious engineer who enjoys working as part of a small team and takes pride in maintaining high standards.

Essential:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English
• Comfortable using computers for maintenance records and administration
• Awareness of working with hazardous chemicals and materials
• Understanding of relevant health & safety regulations, including working at height and in hazardous or explosive environments
• Basic tool craft skills, including grinding and welding
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills

Please note – the role can involve being getting dirty in a strong-smelling environment

Desirable:

• Experience in a maintenance role within a chemical or hazardous environment
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings (electrical/building plans)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD

What’s on Offer

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours (7:30/8:30am start – 4:30/5:30pm finish)
• Paid breaks (2 × 15 minutes per day)
• Plenty of overtime, particularly during maintenance shutdown periods
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Group income protection & critical illness cover
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal incentive bonus scheme

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer looking to develop their skills in a highly regulated, technically interesting environment, within a business that values teamwork, safety and continuous improvement.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Cooper Lomaz today.