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Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

United Kingdom, Thetford Employment contract 55166.49 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. With a starting salary of *£55,166.49* per annum, Baxter Thetford are keen to speak with experienced Multi-skilled Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineers who are looking for a meaningful new role within a fast-paced team. We know your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries; working within our Operational Maintenance Engineering team you have a wide array of career choices, be motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission. You will provide plant wide reactive and proactive maintenance and support new installations and engineering projects across site. A fantastic opportunity to join a team and company who are passionate about saving and sustaining lives and delivering the highest quality products to our patients. You will work rotating shifts Monday – Sunday, 06:00-18:00/18:00-06:00 and will be eligible for overtime at premium rates of pay.

Job Responsibility

  • Carry out all planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment
  • Raise corrective and reactive maintenance dockets on Maximo
  • Assist and support queries to identify improvements to the stores system
  • Review planned and preventative maintenance procedures and suggest improvements
  • Advance issue's when necessary, in a timely manner
  • Identify areas for improvement across site
  • Deliver all activities at the standards required by GMP

Requirements

  • HNC or equivalent in Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering
  • High level Mechanical knowledge and overall engineering understanding in a highly regulated manufacturing environment
  • High degree of competency Welding &Machine Lathe & Milling
  • High level working knowledge of Gear box, pumps, pneumatic & hydraulic systems
  • Electrical knowledge of control panels, automation and robotics
  • Good level knowledge of electrical Safety, CCT and controllers
  • Work as part of a wider team but also show the ability to work independently

What we offer

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Blue light card
  • Fantastic internal progression opportunities
  • Subsided canteen
  • Westfield healthcare
  • Up to 8% pension contribution
  • Employee assistance program
  • Training Offered: IPAF / Working at height, ABB robotics, Fanuc robotics, Staubli robotics, Lobo
  • Support for Parents
  • Continuing Education/ Professional Development
  • Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • 2 Days a Year to Volunteer

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