Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is representing a manufacturer seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join an expanding engineering team in the Bradninch/Exeter area. This electrically biased role focuses on keeping production running through proactive and reactive maintenance.

You will handle electrical fault finding, diagnostics, control panels, motors, sensors, drives and PLC‑controlled equipment, with some mechanical tasks as required. The position offers dayshift work and a salary of £38,000 - £42,000.

Qualifications

• Electrical maintenance experience.
• Electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with preventive and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production machinery with electrical fault finding, diagnostics and PLC‑controlled equipment.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance when required to keep production running smoothly.
• Support machinery upgrades and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Electrical fault-finding skills

PPM & reactive maintenance experience

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Bradninch, Exeter

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000

Shift: Days

I'm working with a growing manufacturer looking to recruit an electrically biased maintenance engineer to join their engineering team.

You'll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery, with a strong focus on electrical fault finding, diagnostics, control panels, motors, sensors, drives and PLC-controlled equipment. You'll also carry out mechanical maintenance when required to keep production running efficiently.

The role will also involve supporting machinery upgrades, installations, continuous improvement initiatives and wider engineering projects.

This is a great opportunity to join a business investing in its people and site, offering job security, ongoing training and exposure to a variety of automated manufacturing equipment.

Sector - Manufacturer

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Maintenance Engineer

• Electrical maintenance experience
• Electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Engineering qualification

Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

• Health & Safety conscious with a proactive approach.
• Experience working within a production environment
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

• Worked on hydraulics and pneumatics systems
• Continuous improvement or project experience.
• 17th/18th Edition or other relevant electrical qualifications.

The Maintenance Engineer will benefit from

• Supportive engineering team and positive working environment.
• Excellent benefits package including pension, onsite parking.
• Training and development opportunities for engineers.
• Long-term job security.