Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer (Newton Abbot)

Location: Newton Abbott, UK
Salary: £49,300 - £56,500 (For Multiskilled Engineers)
Shift Pattern: Four on four off (Days and Nights)

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a passionate team at one of the UK s leading food manufacturers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing company known for producing high-quality yogurts, desserts, and ice cream. You will be integral to ensuring the smooth running of machinery, keeping operations efficient, and minimizing downtime.

As a member of the team, you'll be involved in preventative maintenance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, large-scale manufacturing environment. You'll have the chance to influence how the business operates as you contribute to ongoing development and improvements within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on machinery across the site
• Minimize downtime and troubleshoot faults in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support project work, including the introduction of new plant and equipment
• Collaborate with the team to improve operational efficiencies and ensure business success

Requirements

• Experience in Food, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments
• Electrical and mechanical maintenance experience
• Strong fault finding and root cause analysis skills
• Multi-disciplined capability with a focus on preventative maintenance
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLC systems is beneficial
• Qualifications are desirable, but time-served engineers will also be considered

Why Join Us?

• Work for an independent, British company that prides itself on delivering the highest quality products
• Join a business that produces 25% of the UK s packaged yogurt
• Be part of a team on a journey to becoming a world-class Engineering team
• Opportunity to influence and grow with the business, while advancing your career

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £49,300 - £56,500 (For Multiskilled Engineers)
• Shift Pattern: Four on four off (Days and Nights)
• Pension: 7% non-contributory pension plan
• Sick Pay: Generous sick pay scheme
• Overtime: Paid at time and a half
• Career Growth: Personal development and career pathway programs

How to Apply

If you're a skilled Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer ready for an exciting new opportunity in a growing, supportive team, we d love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in our journey to make the best products while developing your career.