Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

CA Tech Talent; Highweek; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in Highweek is seeking a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure efficient production operations. You'll perform maintenance and repairs on machinery, collaborating with various teams to uphold safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates have previous experience in maintenance and relevant technical qualifications. The position offers competitive pay of up to £42,000 annually with a minimum 40-hour work week.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Ongoing training and professional development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of safety and continuous improvement principles.
• Confident using maintenance systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Respond promptly to repair requests, prioritising critical equipment.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical maintenance

Fault‑finding and problem‑solving

Health & Safety practices

Lean manufacturing principles

Education

Relevant technical qualifications (GCSEs, City & Guilds, HNC)

17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

£18.51–£20.49 per hour DOE (equivalent to £38,000–£42,000 per annum)| Free onsite Parking | Newton Abbot

A well‑established manufacturing business with a strong commitment to quality, safety and operational excellence is seeking a Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its busy engineering team. The company values collaboration, continuous improvement and a culture built on respect, integrity and responsibility.

The Role

The Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of production operations. Working within a dedicated engineering team, the successful candidate will take a hands‑on approach to maintaining, repairing and improving a range of machinery and equipment to minimise downtime and support production targets.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on machinery and equipment, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Respond promptly to repair requests, prioritising critical equipment to maintain production performance.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with production and other departments, ensuring safety standards and operational targets are consistently met.

Requirements

• Previous experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and lean manufacturing principles (e.g. 5S, continuous improvement).
• Confident in using maintenance systems and tools, with solid fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Relevant technical qualifications (e.g. GCSEs, City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent), with 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate and annual salary equivalent up to £42,000 DOE.
• Full‑time, permanent role with a minimum 40‑hour working week.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, values‑driven culture focused on safety and quality.
• Potential for ongoing training and professional development.

If you are a proactive Maintenance Engineer with a passion for keeping operations running smoothly, this is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable and forward‑thinking business.
Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career.

Note on Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Dan Martin

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