Maintenance Engineer

CV Technical; Exeter; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in Exeter is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with an electrical or mechanical bias. The role involves carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on equipment, fault finding, and supporting improvement projects. The ideal candidate will be apprenticeship-trained with experience in a manufacturing environment and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 and only rotating day shifts, providing a secure and structured work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Secure long-term opportunity

Supportive engineering team

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship trained or equivalent experience in Engineering.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Comfortable working rotating day shifts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct fault finding and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Support continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Strong fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Apprenticeship in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical Bias)

Location: Exeter area (EX2)

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: Rotating Days (06:00-14:00 / 10:00-18:00)

The Role

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on manufacturing and production equipment
• Fault finding and breakdown repairs to minimise downtime
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures

The Ideal Candidate

• Apprenticeship trained or equivalent in Engineering
• Electrical or Mechanical bias (either considered)
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working rotating day shifts

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000
• Rotating day shifts only - no nights
• Secure, long-term opportunity at a well-run site
• Supportive engineering team and structured maintenance environment

If you're a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable days-based role in the Exeter area, this could be a great next step