Maintenance Engineer

Interaction - Exeter; Taunton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their well-established team. This role involves conducting preventative maintenance on machinery, diagnosing faults, and providing swift responses to breakdowns. The ideal candidate has proven experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance and enjoys working directly with machinery. The position offers a salary of £35,000 – £40,000 plus overtime and benefits, and is based in Wiveliscombe, close to Taunton.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance (industrial, workshop, or manufacturing).
• Confident working from diagrams and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose faults and replace parts to ensure equipment runs efficiently.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Support installations, refurbishments, and upgrades of machinery.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Problem-solving

Working with machinery

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Wiveliscombe (near Wellington, Taunton, Tiverton) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (regular overtime available) Transport: Own transport required due to rural location Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Overtime + Benefits

About the Role

We're seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our well-established manufacturing team in the Southwest. This is a hands‑on role for someone who thrives on problem‑solving, enjoys working with machinery and takes pride in keeping a busy workshop running at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on production machinery
• Diagnose faults, replace parts and ensure equipment runs efficiently
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Support installations, refurbishments and upgrades of machinery and control panels
• Maintain accurate records and collaborate with production teams to improve reliability

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance (industrial, workshop, or manufacturing)
• Confident working from diagrams, manuals, and technical…