Maintenance Engineer

£18.51-£20.49 per hour DOE (equivalent to £38,000-£42,000 per annum) Free onsite Parking Newton Abbot

A well-established manufacturing business with a strong commitment to quality, safety and operational excellence is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its busy engineering team. The company values collaboration, continuous improvement and a culture built on respect, integrity and responsibility.

The Role

The Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of production operations. Working within a dedicated engineering team, the successful candidate will take a hands-on approach to maintaining, repairing and improving a range of machinery and equipment to minimise downtime and support production targets.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on machinery and equipment, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Respond promptly to repair requests, prioritising critical equipment to maintain production performance.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with production and other departments, ensuring safety standards and operational targets are consistently met.

Requirements

• Previous experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and lean manufacturing principles (e.g. 5S, continuous improvement).
• Confident in using maintenance systems and tools, with solid fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant technical qualifications (e.g. GCSEs, City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent), with 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate and annual salary equivalent up to £42,000 DOE.
• Full-time, permanent role with a minimum 40-hour working week.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, values-driven culture focused on safety and quality.
• Potential for ongoing training and professional development.

If you are a proactive Maintenance Engineer with a passion for keeping operations running smoothly, this is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable and forward-thinking business. Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career.

Note on Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Dan Martin

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