Rapid-Response Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Zest; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Engineering is recruiting an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a leading food manufacturing facility in Devon, commutable from Exeter, Taunton, Tiverton, Crediton, and Newton Abbot. You will join a fast‑paced team dedicated to reliability and quality, delivering maintenance on site to keep production running smoothly.

We expect strong electrical and mechanical skills, fault-finding expertise, and a recognised qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and mechanical background in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent fault-finding skills with a logical approach to troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical issues.
• NVQ, BTEC, or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering; an apprenticeship is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance in a fast-paced environment.
• Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns to minimise production disruption.
• Repair and adjust conveyors, packaging equipment, wrappers and related food production systems.
• Work with production and engineering teams to identify improvement opportunities.
• Conduct routine safety checks and report hazards.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, parts usage and inspections.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Fault finding

Education

NVQ/BTEC in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Zest Engineering is recruiting an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a leading food manufacturing facility in Devon, commutable from Exeter, Taunton, Tiverton, Crediton, and Newton Abbot. You will join a fast‑paced team dedicated to reliability and quality, delivering maintenance on site to keep production running smoothly.

We expect strong electrical and mechanical skills, fault-finding expertise, and a recognised qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.