Project Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave package

10% employer pension contribution

Private Health Cover

Annual bonus

Professional development funding

Company-wide performance bonuses

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Maintenance Engineer in Devon, England. This full-time role involves leading engineering projects, managing contractors, and enhancing production efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess an HNC in Electrical or Controls Engineering, along with project planning skills and strong communication abilities. The package includes a salary up to £55,000, generous leave, bonus, and professional development opportunities, ensuring career progression in a stable environment.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in Electrical or Controls Engineering.
• Experience in engineering projects, equipment installation, or manufacturing improvements.
• Strong understanding of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• CAD experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading projects to upgrade and install manufacturing machinery.
• Sourcing and purchasing machines to enhance production efficiency.
• Supervising contractors to ensure on-time delivery of work.
• Developing project plans for equipment installations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Controls Engineering

Project Planning

CAD

Communication Skills

Education

HNC or equivalent in Electrical or Controls Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Oracle

Job description

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Senior Principal Consultant - Maintenance Engineering | Matching Exceptional Talent with Industry Leading Production and Manufacturing Environments

Role

Position: Project Engineer (Electrical)
Shift: Monday to Friday, Days
Salary: up to £55,000 + Bonus + Full Sickness Pay + Private Health cover + Life Assurance (x6 annual salary)

Location: Exeter

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading projects to upgrade and install cutting‑edge manufacturing machinery and all site infrastructure.
• Sourcing, specifying, and purchasing machines, equipment, and components to enhance production efficiency.
• Supervising contractors, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and to safety standards.
• Developing project plans for equipment installations, layout modifications, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Driving reliability excellence (REX), identifying long‑term solutions to recurring engineering issues.
• Supporting the Maintenance team with technical expertise and fault‑finding on critical plant equipment.
• Managing technical documentation, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.

What's In It for You?

• Work‑life balance – Monday to Friday days
• Generous annual leave package – 25 days + BHs + 3 day Christmas shutdown on top
• Job stability & security – work for a financially strong and well‑established company.
• Annual bonus
• Annual Pay Review
• 10% employer pension contribution – significantly above industry standard.
• Private Health Cover, 6x annual salary life assurance & full sick pay (6 months full and 6 months half pay).
• Exciting project work – be part of long‑term investment and site improvement.
• Professional development – funding for further qualifications and specialist training.
• Company‑wide performance & attendance bonuses.

What We're Looking For

• HNC or equivalent in Electrical or Controls Engineering (or relevant engineering qualifications & experience).
• Experience in engineering projects, equipment installation, or manufacturing improvements.
• Strong understanding of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and reliability engineering.
• CAD experience and familiarity with CMMS, Oracle, or automation systems (desirable).
• Multiskilled knowledge (electrical & mechanical) would be an advantage.
• Confident working with Microsoft Office & project planning tools.
• Excellent communication skills – able to collaborate across engineering and operations teams.

Are You Up for the Challenge?

This is an exciting opportunity to join an elite engineering team, working in a role that offers variety, technical challenge, and real career progression. Whether you're an experienced Project Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or a hands‑on Engineer looking to step up into an office based project role, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and take your career to the next level!

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Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Fabricated Metal Products

Location: Devon, England, United Kingdom