Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Holidays

Tools provided

Workwear

Cycle to work

EV salary sacrifice

On-site parking

Canteen

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd in Plymouth is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a globally recognised engineering manufacturer. The role covers planned and reactive maintenance across CNC machining equipment, with a Monday to Friday pattern and a focus on reliability and safe operating standards.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering qualification, experience in manufacturing maintenance, strong fault-finding skills on mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, and knowledge of CNC

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or recognised engineering qualification
• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer within manufacturing
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills with electrical competence
• Experience working on CNC machinery would be highly advantageous
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and industrial machinery

Responsibilities

• Planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a large CNC machining facility
• Mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault-finding
• Maintenance of CNC machine tools including spindles, ball screws, linear guides and associated assemblies
• Fault diagnosis on Fanuc-controlled equipment
• Supporting machinery installations and commissioning projects
• Driving reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working to high engineering and health & safety standards

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

£42,000 - £43,000 + 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + enhanced employer Pension + Life Assurance x6 + Training & Development

Double Days (Monday to Friday)

Plymouth

Are you a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to join a globally recognised engineering manufacturer offering excellent long‑term stability, a clean working environment and Monday to Friday shifts?

This is an opportunity to join a world‑leading manufacturer. Backed by a multi‑billion‑pound global engineering group, the business has continued to invest heavily in its facility and advanced manufacturing technology.

You’ll be joining a close‑knit maintenance team responsible for keeping machinery operating at peak performance, working on a wide range of CNC machining and associated production equipment.

The Role

• Planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a large CNC machining facility
• Mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault‑finding
• Maintenance of CNC machine tools including spindles, ball screws, linear guides and associated assemblies
• Fault diagnosis on Fanuc‑controlled equipment
• Supporting machinery installations and commissioning projects
• Driving reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working to high engineering and health & safety standards

The Candidate

• Apprentice trained or recognised engineering qualification
• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer within manufacturing
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding skills with electrical competence
• Experience working on CNC machinery would be highly advantageous
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and industrial machinery

Benefits

• Salary up to circa £43,000
• Monday to Friday alternating shifts (06:00‑14:00 / 14:00‑22:00)
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• 7.5% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (up to 6x salary)
• Full set of tools and toolbox provided
• Workwear supplied
• Cycle to Work, Home & Tech and Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee assistance programme with 24/7 GP access, mental health support, physio, legal and financial advice
• Retail discounts and wellbeing benefits
• Free on‑site parking
• Canteen facilities
• Ongoing training and career development

If you’re a Maintenance Engineer, Multi‑Skilled Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a permanent opportunity in Plymouth, we’d be keen to hear from you.