Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Lorient, Newton Abbot

Assa Abloy; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorient Polyproducts, part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, is seeking a proactive Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join our Newton Abbot site. In a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you’ll respond to breakdowns, perform preventative maintenance and support automation and improvements to keep production safe and efficient.

You’ll work with a collaborative team, mentor apprentices, and help drive lean initiatives while maintaining strict health, safety, and quality standards across the site.

Qualifications

• Multiskilled with strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities.
• Passionate about continuous improvement.
• Safety-focused with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Keen to share knowledge and support colleague development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver swift and effective electrical, mechanical and pneumatic breakdown support.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities using our CMMS system.
• Support equipment installations, commissioning, upgrades and factory improvement projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Assist with new product introductions and factory layout changes.
• Source and manage spare parts to ensure production continuity.
• Liaise with specialist contractors and service providers.
• Mentor and support engineering apprentices.
• Use machine tools to support manufacturing requirements.
• Complete accurate maintenance records and work orders.
• Always champion the highest standards of health, safety and compliance.

Skills

Multiskilled

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Continuous improvement

Team player

Safety-focused

Tools

CMMS

Machine tools

Job description

Keep Our Manufacturing Operation Moving

Are you a skilled engineer who thrives on solving problems, driving improvements, and making a real impact on production performance?

At Lorient Polyproducts, we're looking for a proactive and hands‑on Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team in Newton Abbot. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where no two days are the same.

From responding to breakdowns and carrying out preventative maintenance through to supporting automation, continuous improvement projects, and mentoring the next generation of engineers, you'll play a critical role in keeping our operation running safely and efficiently.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of the Engineering Team, you will:

• Deliver swift and effective electrical, mechanical and pneumatic breakdown support
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities using our CMMS system
• Support equipment installations, commissioning, upgrades and factory improvement projects
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Assist with new product introductions and factory layout changes
• Source and manage spare parts to ensure production continuity
• Liaise with specialist contractors and service providers
• Mentor and support engineering apprentices
• Use machine tools to support manufacturing requirements
• Complete accurate maintenance records and work orders
• Always champion the highest standards of health, safety and compliance

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an engineer who is:

• Multi‑skilled with strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding abilities
• Passionate about continuous improvement
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Safety‑focused with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
• Keen to share knowledge and support colleague development

Manufacturing experience and a strong engineering background are highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

At Lorient (part of the ASSA ABLOY Group) our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals can grow, contribute and succeed.

You’ll be joining a business that values:

Empowerment - We trust our people to make a difference.

Innovation - We continually look for better ways of working.

Integrity - We do the right thing, every time.

In return, you'll have the opportunity to work on varied and challenging projects, contribute to business improvement initiatives, and develop your career within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.