Position: Mechanical Maintenance Technician Location: Devon (Commutable from Exeter, Tiverton, Taunton, Cullompton and surrounding areas) Salary: £50,000 - £54,000 Shift: 4O4O About the Role We are currently seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a well-established and successful engineering team at a busy food manufacturing site. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on mechanical engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and wants to develop their career within a large and well-established manufacturing organisation. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of production equipment through effective maintenance, quick response to breakdowns, and support of planned preventative maintenance activities. Key Responsibilities * Carry out mechanical engineering and maintenance repairs across the site, primarily on production machinery. * Diagnose and repair mechanical faults including rollers, small gearboxes, and motors. * Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems. * Respond to machinery breakdowns and minimise production downtime. * Support planned and preventative maintenance schedules. * Work collaboratively with the wider engineering and production teams to ensure smooth site operations. * Assist with general site and equipment maintenance when required. About You This role is ideal for someone with practical mechanical maintenance experience who is looking to develop their career within a large manufacturing environment. Experience in a fast-paced production setting is beneficial but not essential. If you have a strong mechanical background and a proactive approach to problem solving, we would love to hear from you. Skills & Qualifications * Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical Maintenance or a related discipline or * Minimum NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering field with industry experience. * Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, or production machinery is desirable. * Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Why Join Us? This role offers the opportunity to work within a large, well-established manufacturing business that values its people and promotes internal progression. Youll benefit from ongoing training, strong team support, and clear opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this one of a kind role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website