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.
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.
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Carry out planned and reactive maintenance as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on industrial boiler systems
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Maintain and repair mechanical components including pumps, valves, pipework, steam and hydraulic systems
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Monitor plant performance and input operational data into control systems
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Respond to breakdowns and participate in an on-call rota
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Support fuel handling and site operations
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Ensure all maintenance, inspection and compliance records are accurately completed
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Work closely with site teams and subcontractors to maintain plant performance
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Qualified Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (NVQ Level 3 / C&G / HNC or equivalent)
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Background in industrial environments such as manufacturing, energy, facilities, or process plant
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Experience working with boilers, steam systems or heavy mechanical plant
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Willingness to work on-call as part of a rota
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Experience with SCADA or PLC systems
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Biomass or industrial boiler experience
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BOAS qualification
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Experience in 24/7 operational environments
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Salary: £43,000 – £46,000
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On-call allowance: £165 per week (£2,800 annually)
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Overtime rates:
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1.5x (Saturday)
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2x (Sunday)
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Minimum 4 hours paid per call-out
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Permanent role with a growing renewable energy company
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Week 1: Monday–Sunday (on-call week)
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Week 2: Wednesday–Friday
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Week 3: Monday–Friday
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Stage 1: Teams interview
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Stage 2: Site visit with practical assessment
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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