Job Description
Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled)\n\nContinental Shift + Day Shifts\n\nUp to £54,000 per annum + Bonus + Unlimited Enhanced Overtime + Full Sickness Pay + Enhanced Benefits \n\nLocation: Exeter\n\nAre you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with top-tier pay, job security, and career progression at a well-invested site?\n\nThis is a rare opportunity to join a world-class, globally recognised production site that is a leader in its field. Backed by a multi-billion-pound global turnover, this company is a powerhouse in advanced engineering and manufacturing, supplying critical components worldwide.\n\nWith a long-standing history of success, they invest heavily in their maintenance team, reflected in high retention rates and career growth opportunities. Engineers benefit from funded qualifications for mechanical engineers looking to gain electrical NVQs and become multi-skilled, as well as options to pursue HNCs and further technical development.\n\nIf you have experience in hydraulics, large-scale production machinery and are looking to join a supportive team that nurtures talent, this role could be the perfect fit for you.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing\n\nCarrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a range of heavy industrial machinery, ensuring high reliability and efficiency.\nResponding to reactive maintenance needs when necessary, but working within a well structured maintenance culture that prioritises PPM schedules.\nWorking with cutting-edge equipment such as vacuum systems, hydraulic presses, CNC machines, X-ray machinery, kilns, furnaces, automated conveyors, and robotic systems.\nUsing your problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and optimise equipment performance.\nCollaborating with a highly skilled engineering team in a facility known for first-class maintenance standards and an exemplary health & safety record.\nContributing to continuous improvement initiatives and safety enhancements.What's In It for You?\n\nJob security & stability - work for a financially strong and well-established company.\nFlexible shift patterns to suit work-life balance.\nUncapped overtime - huge earning potential.\nCareer progression & funded training, including conversion courses for mechanical engineers to gain electrical qualifications should they wish!\n10% employer pension contribution - significantly above industry standard.\n6x annual salary life assurance & full sick pay.\nHealth scheme & employee assistance programmes.\nAttendance & company-wide performance bonuses.\nUnion support and a highly supportive work environment.What We're Looking For\n\nRelevant level 3 qualifications\nExperience in a heavy industry setting or strong aptitude and willingness to work with large hydraulic systems.\nPhysically fit and comfortable working in a hands-on environment.\nSomeone who can demonstrate a real passion for engineering - whether it's car restoration in your space time, or showing a real flare for problem-solving in an engineering setting.\nA proactive mindset with logical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.\nA willingness to learn and develop within a high-performing team.
\n\nAre You Up for the Challenge?\n\nThis is a unique chance to join an elite engineering team, working in an environment that values expertise and continuous improvement. Whether you're a Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, or Multi-Skilled Engineer, if you have the skills and motivation, we want to hear from you!\n\nApply now to find out more about this opportunity!\n\nKnow someone who might be interested? We offer a generous referral scheme