Maintenance Engineer

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company near Plymouth is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer ready to take the next step in their career. This hands-on position includes responsibilities for leading a small engineering team, diagnosing and repairing faults across various systems, and driving improvements in maintenance processes. The company offers career progression into supervisory roles along with generous benefits including 25 days holiday, profit-related bonuses, and structured training pathways.

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, mechanical bias preferred.
• Natural leader with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Confidence in diagnosing faults across various systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small shift engineering team.
• Diagnose and repair faults across hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance and support TPM initiatives.

Skills

Fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Reading engineering drawings

Leadership and collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

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.

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