Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Limited is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a days-based role near Okehampton, Devon, in a long-established production site. You will help deliver reliable plant performance and reduce downtime.

The role suits someone with an electrical bias or strong fault-finding skills across electrical and mechanical systems, with CMMS familiarity and a hands-on approach. Enhanced overtime is available, and there is clear progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical or mechanical engineering (qualification/apprenticeship).
• Experience in maintenance within production/manufacturing settings.
• Familiar with reactive and preventative maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault-finding, repairs and component replacement on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support preventative maintenance to minimise unplanned downtime.
• Work safely within electrical panels, including isolations, motor controls, sensors, relays and PLCs.
• Support continuous improvement activities to reduce downtime.
• Prioritise work with Supervisor and Engineering Manager to keep production running smoothly.

Skills

Electrical bias

Maintenance experience

Team player

Education

Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification/apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS software

PLC controls

Electrical panels

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Days (Monday to Friday)

Circa £42,000 - £43,000 + enhanced overtime

Okehampton, Devon

Hands-on engineering role with real impact.

We're working with a long-established, well-invested production site based near Okehampton who are looking to expand their maintenance team and add a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to help deliver reliable plant performance and reduce downtime.

This is a days-based role in a fast-paced production environment, ideally suited to someone with an electrical bias - though mechanical engineers with evidence of any electrical fault-finding skills are also encouraged to apply, as well as those leaving the forces.

What you'll be doing:

As part of the core engineering team, you'll support both reactive and planned maintenance across a range of production machinery and utilities.

Key duties will include:

• Carrying out fault-finding, repairs, and component replacement on a wide range of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Supporting the site's preventative maintenance schedule to minimise unplanned breakdowns.
• Working safely and efficiently within electrical panels, including isolations, motor controls, sensors, relays, and PLCs.
• Supporting continuous improvement activities and looking for ways to reduce downtime.
• Working closely with the Supervisor and Engineering Manager to prioritise work and keep production running smoothly.

What you'll need to succeed:

• A recognised qualification or apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Solid experience in a maintenance role within a production or manufacturing setting.
• Comfortable with both reactive and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Electrical bias preferred but not essential
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance reporting.
• A team player with a proactive and hands-on approach to engineering challenges.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £42,000 based on a 40-hour week.
• Overtime
• Days-based shift pattern (no nights).
• Great team culture with ongoing investment in training, tools, and equipment.
• Stable and well-established employer with clear progression routes.