Maintenance Engineer

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer near Plymouth is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer ready to lead a small team and progress in their career. The role involves diagnosing and repairing faults across various systems, promoting safety, and driving maintenance improvements. Ideal for candidates with a strong mechanical background and leadership potential. Competitive benefits include holiday, bonuses, and structured training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Profit-related bonus

Loyalty bonuses

Retail discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free on-site parking

Structured training and development pathways

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing maintenance role with mechanical bias.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Confident in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small shift engineering team.
• Diagnose and repair faults across various systems.
• Drive improvements in reliability and maintenance scheduling.
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance and support TPM initiatives.
• Assist with machinery installations, commissioning, and decommissioning.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Leadership

Collaborative mindset

Continuous improvement

Education

NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

HNC/HND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

TQR Plymouth is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer based near Plymouth, seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer ready to take the next step in their career. This is a hands‑on role with supervisory responsibilities, offering a clear path into a leadership position with a business that is committed to your professional development.

You’ll be joining a forward‑thinking business that values its engineering team and invests heavily in training, progression, and modernisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small shift engineering team (1‑2 engineers per shift).
• Diagnose and repair faults across hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, electrical, and robotic systems.
• Drive improvements in reliability and maintenance scheduling.
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and support TPM initiatives.
• Assist with machinery installations, commissioning, and decommissioning.
• Liaise with external contractors and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Champion Health & Safety and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Identify repeat issues and contribute to long‑term engineering solutions.

Candidate Profile

• NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND desirable).
• Proven experience in a manufacturing maintenance role – with mechanical bias.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• A natural leader with a collaborative mindset and a drive for continuous improvement.

What’s in it for you

• Career progression into supervisory and reliability‑focused roles.
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
• Profit‑related bonus (after 12 months).
• Loyalty bonuses.
• Retail discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and free on‑site parking.
• Structured training and development pathways.

Shift Pattern

Weekly rotating shifts:

• Monday to Friday – 06:00 to 14:00
• Monday to Friday – 14:00 to 22:00

If you’re a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to step up, lead a team, and grow within a supportive and progressive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or contact Martin at TQR Plymouth for more information.