Maintenance Engineers
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Location
Newmarket
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£50000 - £52000 per annum
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Contact:
Brigita Seveliovaite
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Contact email:
Brigita@compasspoint.co.uk
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Contact phone:
01284765700
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Job ref:
J36975
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Published:
1 day ago
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Expiry date:
2026-03-04
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Start date:
2026-01-28
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Consultant:
Brigita Seveliovaite
Location: Outskirts of Newmarket, Suffolk
Type: Full-time, Permanent (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £50,000 - £52,000 per annum
Compass Point Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join our client's small but growing team. This role focuses on chemical products and associated processes and is a critical position within the business.
You will play a key role in ensuring the continuous operation of production facilities while maintaining high standards of quality control, health & safety, and environmental compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out maintenance, servicing, and associated administrative tasks as directed by the Maintenance Lead to ensure operational efficiency.
- Maintain a safe working environment by completing task-based risk assessments and ensuring compliance with all company health, safety, and welfare procedures.
- Support cross-functional departments to ensure work priorities are aligned and client expectations are consistently met.
- Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure maintenance requirements are clearly understood and completed within agreed timescales.
- Build strong working relationships and foster confidence among colleagues, contractors, and external partners.
- Provide hands-on support to the Maintenance Lead with both routine and non-routine fault finding and problem-solving.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to support the needs of the business.
Experience & Skills:
- Previous experience working in a maintenance environment within chemical or potentially explosive atmospheres.
- Ability to interpret technical documentation such as electrical and building drawings (desirable but not essential).
- Experience working with hazardous chemicals and minerals, with a clear understanding of associated risks.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Strong awareness of relevant health and safety regulations, including working at height, handling dangerous substances, and working in explosive environments.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Life assurance
- Group income protection
- Group critical illness cover
- Health cash plan
- Personal incentive bonus scheme
If you have a background in chemical engineering, apply today and we will be in touch!