Maintenance Engineer

Hunter Selection; East Ogwell; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Food/Drink Manufacturing Company in the East Ogwell area is seeking a Maintenance Engineer. This role involves providing maintenance support, ensuring machinery efficiency, and requires a multi-skilled background with a recognized apprenticeship. Competitive salary offers genuine career progression in a first-class environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain machinery efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide front line maintenance support to shift operations.
• Dismantle and re-assemble production equipment.
• Conduct regular PPM and improve scheduled maintenance.

Skills

Multi‑skilled background

Demonstrable understanding of PLC

Manufacturing experience

Self-motivated

Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices

Education

Recognised apprenticeship to ONC/HNCP

Job description

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join an excellent Food/Drink Manufacturing Company in the Newton Abbott Area. With no day ever being the same the Maintenance Engineer role offers genuine long-term progression and career development within a first-class manufacturing environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide front line maintenance support to the shift operations team
• Keep machinery working to the designed output efficiency
• Dismantle and re‑assemble all production equipment
• Electrical, instrumentation and mechanical maintenance
• Regular PPM and scheduled maintenance and improvement works

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Multi‑skilled background
• Demonstrable understanding of Programme Logic Control (PLC)
• Manufacturing experience is preferred
• Self‑motivated and able to work in a team
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices & continuous improvement mentality
• Must have a recognised apprenticeship to ONC/HNCP

Package and Benefits

• £47,000‑£57,000
• 4 on 4 off (Days/Nights)
• Exceptional long‑term career progression opportunities

How to Apply

Suitable candidates for the Maintenance Engineer role should apply immediately using the ‘Apply Now’ button. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK. We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.