Maintenance Engineer

ELIS; Highweek; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 Days Holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and ongoing development

Job summary

Elis is hiring a skilled Engineer for our Newton Abbot site to keep operations safe and reliable. You’ll perform planned, preventive and reactive maintenance on site machinery, working within a fast-paced environment to minimise downtime and improve performance.

You’ll join a proactive team, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults, read schematics, document work in CMMS, and support site improvements while prioritising safety and collaboration across operations.

Qualifications

• Around 3 years' experience in manufacturing or process environments.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with electrical circuits, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Safety-focused and capable of quick decisions.
• Experience documenting maintenance in CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Keeping operation moving – carry out planned, preventive and reactive maintenance across site machinery, equipment and infrastructure to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.
• Fault-fighting and problem-solving – diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, identify root causes and implement effective repairs and solutions safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining assets – help ensure equipment and site infrastructure are maintained to a high standard.
• Improving performance – identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and overall site performance.
• Working with Operations – build strong relationships with Production and other site teams, responding to engineering requirements and communicating effectively when issues arise.
• Putting safety first – ensure engineering activities are carried out in line with site Health & Safety requirements, safe systems of work and relevant engineering standards.
• Maintaining high standards – complete inspections, PPM records and engineering documentation accurately using our CMMS system.
• Supporting improvement projects – contribute to equipment upgrades, remedial works and wider engineering projects that improve the operation for the future.

Skills

Engineering experience

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Fault-finding

Proactive approach

Safety-first mindset

Communication and teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility to travel

Education

Engineering NVQ Level 3 or 4; BTEC; City & Guilds; HND or equivalent

Tools

CMMS system

Job description

Location and employment details:

• Newton Abbot
• Full-time
• Permanent

About Elis

About a career with Elis

Elis is an international leader in textile, hygiene and facility services, helping businesses across a wide range of industries to operate safely, sustainably and efficiently. With a presence in 29 countries and a team of around 52,000 people, we combine the scale and stability of an international organisation with the opportunity to build a rewarding and long-term career.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We believe in investing in our people, recognising their contribution and giving them the opportunity to develop, progress and build careers they can be proud of.

At Elis, you'll be part of a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration, where your ideas and contribution are valued. We want our people to have a voice, and our commitment to listening and acting on employee feedback was recognised when Elis UK won Best Employee Engagement Experience Initiative at the 2024 CIPD People Management Awards for our Employee Voice programme.

With opportunities across operations, engineering, logistics, sales and our head office support functions, there are many ways to develop your career with Elis.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a skilled, hands‑on Engineer to join our team at our Newton Abbot site, playing an important role in keeping our operation running safely, efficiently and reliably.

Working within our Engineering team, you'll support the performance and reliability of our site, machinery and equipment through planned and preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, fault‑finding and remedial engineering works.

This is a varied engineering role within a fast‑paced operational environment where your technical knowledge and problem‑solving skills can make a genuine difference. You'll work closely with our operational teams to minimise downtime, improve equipment performance and help keep our site moving.

You'll also have the opportunity to contribute ideas, support site improvements and develop your skills as part of a business that believes in investing in its people.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Keeping our operation moving – Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across site machinery, equipment and infrastructure to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.
• Fault‑fighting and problem‑solving – Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, identify root causes and implement effective repairs and solutions safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining our assets – Help ensure our equipment and site infrastructure are maintained to a high standard and operating as efficiently as possible.
• Improving performance – Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and overall site performance.
• Working with Operations – Build strong relationships with Production and other site teams, responding to engineering requirements and communicating effectively when issues arise.
• Putting safety first – Ensure engineering activities are carried out in line with site Health & Safety requirements, safe systems of work and relevant engineering standards.
• Maintaining high standards – Complete inspections, PPM records and engineering documentation accurately using our CMMS system.
• Supporting improvement projects – Contribute to equipment upgrades, remedial works and wider engineering projects that improve the operation for the future.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for a practical Engineer who enjoys getting to the root of a problem and working in a busy operational environment.

You’ll Ideally Bring

• Engineering experience – Around 3 years' experience within a manufacturing, production or process-driven environment.
• Multi‑skilled capability – Strong practical mechanical and electrical engineering skills.
• Technical knowledge – Experience working with areas such as electrical circuits, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Fault‑finding expertise – A logical and methodical approach to diagnosing problems, with the ability to interpret relevant engineering drawings and schematics.
• A proactive approach – Self‑motivated, comfortable making decisions and able to react quickly to operational requirements.
• A safety‑first mindset – An understanding of safe engineering practices and the importance of identifying and communicating potential risks.
• Strong communication and teamwork – The ability to build effective working relationships with Engineering, Production and colleagues across the wider site.
• Attention to detail – Comfortable maintaining accurate PPM and maintenance records using a CMMS system.
• Flexibility – Willingness to occasionally travel to other Elis locations or external training facilities when required.

Great to Have

You don't need to tick every box. Experience or qualifications in any of the following would be an advantage:

• Engineering NVQ Level 3 or 4, BTEC, City & Guilds, HND or equivalent
• An apprentice‑trained engineering background
• Industrial laundry or another high-volume production environment
• Steam systems and chemical water treatment, including BG01 or BOAS accreditation
• Water networks and heat recovery systems
• Electronic component fault‑finding and testing
• BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations
• Inspection and Testing – City & Guilds 2391-52
• Fabrication and welding
• Permit to Work (PTW), risk assessment and contractor control
• Legionella control and ACOP L8
• Small to medium‑sized engineering projects, Six Sigma or CAPEX experience
• IOSH Managing Safely

Most importantly, we're looking for someone with strong practical engineering skills, a safety‑first mindset and a genuine desire to solve problems and keep our operation performing at its best.

What We Offer

As part of Elis, you'll join a supportive and established international business where your contribution is valued.

We Offer

• A competitive salary
• Training and ongoing development
• Opportunities to progress your career within Elis
• The stability and opportunities that come with being part of an international organisation
• A supportive working environment where your ideas and contribution matter
• 29 Days Holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme

We offer a competitive salary of £41,522 and the opportunity to work for a company that offers many development opportunities, has national structure to facilitate ambition and offer a friendly and supportive working environment.

Working Pattern

4 on, 4 off rotating shift pattern, covering both days and nights. Shifts are 12 hours.