Role: Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Shift: Monday to Thursday only – 6am‑6pm / 6pm‑6am (weekly rotation – no weekend working)
Pay: Up to £55,000 plus quarterly bonus
Location: Crediton, Devon
We are looking for a time‑served Maintenance Engineer to join our close‑knit maintenance department where engineers are trusted, valued and given autonomy.
Responsibilities
* Carry out planned preventive maintenance activities to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime
* Respond to breakdowns and perform fault finding on a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment
* Work on motors, drives, contactors, relays, sensors, control panels and safety circuits
* Diagnose faults using PLC inputs, outputs and fault codes to support effective troubleshooting
* Perform mechanical maintenance including bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, pumps and motors
* Support the maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including heated press equipment
* Carry out installation work, modifications and continuous improvement projects across the site
* Undertake welding and fabrication repairs where required
* Ensure all maintenance activities are documented correctly and completed in line with health and safety requirements
* Work collaboratively with production teams to minimise downtime and maintain production schedules
* Identify recurring faults and contribute towards long‑term engineering improvements
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping and engineering best practice
Qualifications
* Time‑served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification
* Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment
* Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding ability
* Experience working with 3‑phase systems, drives, motors and control panels
* Familiarity with PLC systems and automated machinery
* Ability to work independently and make sound engineering decisions
Benefits
* Salary package of up to £55,000 plus quarterly bonus scheme
* Four‑day working week with a three‑day weekend every week
* Increasing holiday entitlement with service
* Company pension
* Company sick pay
* Death in service cover
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounted gym membership
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Company workwear and PPE
* Family fun days and long‑service recognition awards
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