Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Okehampton is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. This exciting role offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and substantial career development opportunities within a technology-driven environment. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in maintenance engineering and a drive to innovate and improve operations.

Benefits

26.5 days holiday

Excellent Employer pension Scheme

Flexible benefits and Reward schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Time-served/apprentice trained as an Electrical, Mechanical, or Multiskilled Engineer.
• Structured problem-solving experience including Root Cause Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to keep downtime at an absolute minimum.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose breakdowns with precision.
• Drive site-wide projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Maintenance Engineer
4 on 4 off - 12-hour shift pattern
circa £53,500
Okehampton, Devon

Commutable: Crediton, Exeter, Barnstable, Tiverton, Bideford, North Tawton, Launceston, Liskeard/Bodmin

Are you ready to be part of something huge?
Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to elevate your career with a world-leading manufacturer? Do you want to work in a state-of-the-art facility that's just had record-breaking investment, setting the stage for innovation and growth like never before?

This isn't just another job - it's a chance to be at the heart of a game-changing transformation.

Yolk are thrilled to be partnering with an iconic household name in this exclusive recruitment campaign. This business is breaking boundaries with unprecedented levels of investment, revolutionising their operations with cutting-edge technology and world-class production systems.

Be part of a team where your skills won't just be utilised - they'll be celebrated.
As this site expands, so do the opportunities for you to make a real impact. This is your chance to join a multiskilled maintenance team at a critical moment, with access to advanced training, career development, and an attractive package packed with benefits.

This is what you'll be doing:
The Maintenance Engineer will be the backbone of production efficiency, ensuring that machinery and equipment are performing at their peak. You'll be hands-on with the latest technology, tackling both preventive and reactive maintenance to keep things running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to keep downtime at an absolute minimum, ensuring production targets are smashed.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose breakdowns with precision, using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Perform advanced maintenance tasks both individually and as part of a close-knit team to resolve control and mechanical challenges.
• Lead from the front on health and safety, ensuring compliance and actively participating in risk assessments.
• Drive site-wide projects and continuous improvement initiatives, optimising operational efficiencies and making your mark on the site's performance.
• Collaborate seamlessly with team members, fostering a culture of best practices and continuous improvement across all shifts.
• Proactively problem-solve, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Time-served/apprentice trained as an Electrical, Mechanical, or Multiskilled Engineer, qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3
• Structured problem-solving experience, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and fault finding..
• A positive, can-do attitude with exceptional communication skills.

And this is what you'll get in return:

• circa £53,500 (DOE)
• 26.5 days holiday (plus the option to buy more!)
• Excellent Employer pension Scheme
• 4x annual salary life assurance cover
• Flexible benefits and Reward schemes
• Unmatched career development opportunities

Join a company that doesn't just talk about innovation - they live and breathe it.
With substantial investment and massive expansion underway, this isn't just a job - it's a career-defining opportunity. You'll be joining a well-established business celebrated for its commitment to excellence, and you'll play a pivotal role in its next chapter of success.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?
Don't wait - apply today and be part of the future!

Please apply with your CV, and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're the perfect fit for this role.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive, we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.