Location: Outskirts of Haverhill
Salary: £28,000 – £31,000 per annum, depending on experience
Shift Pattern: Double Day Shifts (rotating and staggered)
Overview
We are looking for a proactive Operations & Maintenance Technician to join a collaborative team on the outskirts of Thetford.
This role involves overseeing the safe and efficient handling of materials, carrying out routine checks, and providing first-line maintenance support.
A mechanical mindset is essential, with the ability to problem-solve and work hands-on with equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor site equipment safely, ensuring maximum reliability and efficiency.
- Carry out routine checks, inspections, and operational tasks to maintain smooth site operations.
- Manage the loading and unloading of deliveries and collections, maintaining traffic flow and weighbridge records.
- Conduct quality checks and assist with stock audits.
- Provide hands-on support to maintenance and engineering teams, including defect rectification, planned/reactive maintenance, and basic fault-finding.
- Record all activities, issues, and works within the site’s maintenance management system.
- Assist during planned shutdowns and outages, which may involve standard day-working.
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies, contributing to the development of safe operating procedures.
- A mechanical mindset with strong problem-solving ability is essential.
- Relevant qualifications (ONC/City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in a technical skill) are preferred, but not essential if supported by practical experience.
- Licences/experience with Counterbalance FLT, Telehandler, Front Loader, or Overhead Crane highly desirable.
- Previous exposure to heavy process or industrial environments advantageous.
- Understanding of health and safety practices (IOSH Managing Safely an advantage).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Self-motivated with good organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work independently and take responsibility when required.
- Strong team player with a flexible, hands-on approach.
- Positive, adaptable, and reliable with a strong work ethic.
- Completer/finisher mentality – focused on getting the job done right.