Maintenance Engineer

Hunter Selection Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a Food/Drink Manufacturing Company in the Exeter area. The role offers a salary of £47,000-£57,000 and genuine long-term career progression within a first-class manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include providing frontline maintenance support, machinery upkeep, and performing electrical and mechanical maintenance. Ideal candidates should have a multi-skilled background and a recognised apprenticeship to ONC/HNC. Immediate applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of Programme Logic Control (PLC).
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a team.

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.
• Conduct electrical, instrumentation and mechanical maintenance.

Skills

Multi Skilled Background

Understand Programme Logic Control (PLC)

Teamwork

Lean manufacturing practices

Education

Recognised apprenticeship to ONC/HNC

Job description

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an 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/HNC

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 by calling Olly on 01275 371981 or by sending your CV directly to [e-mail]

We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection is an employment consultancy and currently has permanent vacancies for Engineering and Manufacturing professionals throughout the UK. If you are looking for work in this area we may be able to assist you. Contact us directly on 01275371981 and discuss your requirements with one of our dedicated consultants.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.