Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a well-regarded FMCG manufacturer in Okehampton. The role involves maintaining automated machinery, performing planned and reactive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive salary of £49,000 plus overtime, stable career prospects, and excellent working conditions.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Stable career prospects

Positive working culture

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in FMCG, food, or fast-paced manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Fault finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support ongoing engineering projects and process improvements.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Proactive approach

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Days Monday to Friday (double days) + 1 Saturday per month
Pay: £49,000 + paid overtime (x1.5)
Location: Okehampton, Devon

Are you a Multi-Skilled Engineer looking to join a well-invested FMCG manufacturer that continues to grow year after year?

Yolk Recruitment are supporting a market-leading manufacturer operating from a modern, purpose-built facility in the heart of Devon. The site houses advanced automated processing and packaging machinery, supplying premium products to customers across the UK and internationally.

With continued investment in both technology and people, this business offers long-term stability, development opportunities, and the chance to work with cutting‑edge production equipment in a clean, well‑organised environment.

This is what you'll be doing:

Working as part of the site's engineering team, the Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in maintaining performance and reliability across a range of automated machinery, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across production equipment.
• Fault finding and repairs on both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Supporting ongoing engineering projects and process improvements.
• Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maintain quality.
• Recording all maintenance activity, fault causes, and parts usage accurately.
• Ensuring compliance with site safety, hygiene, and engineering standards.

The experience you'll bring:

• Time‑served apprentice or qualified to NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous experience working within FMCG, food, or fast‑paced manufacturing.
• Strong fault‑finding skills across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Confident working independently as well as part of a small, close‑knit team.
• Methodical, proactive approach with good communication and attention to detail.

And this is what you'll get in return:

• £49,000 per annum
• Overtime paid at 1.5x (including 1 Saturday per month)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 40‑hour working week on a double‑day shift on weekly rotation (no nights)
• Stable, long‑term career prospects with a highly regarded manufacturer
• A modern, well‑equipped site and positive working culture

Are you up to the challenge?

Please get in touch today with Engineering specialist recruiter Liam Reid at Yolk Recruitment.

Apply with your CV or contact Liam directly to discuss your background and the role in more detail.

We do our best to contact all applicants, but due to high volumes, if you've not heard within 7 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note, the client is not accepting applications from those requiring sponsorship.