Maintenance Engineer

Exeter
2 weeks ago
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Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled)

Continental Shift + Day Shifts

Up to £56,000 per annum + Bonus + Unlimited Enhanced Overtime + Full Sickness Pay + Enhanced Benefits

Location: Exeter

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with top-tier pay, job security, and career progression at a well-invested site?

This 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.

With 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 HNC's and further technical development.

If 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.

What You'll Be Doing

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a range of heavy industrial machinery, ensuring high reliability and efficiency.
Responding to reactive maintenance needs when necessary, but working within a well structured maintenance culture that prioritises PPM schedules.
Working with cutting-edge equipment such as vacuum systems, hydraulic presses, CNC machines, X-ray machinery, automated conveyors, and robotic systems.
Using your problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and optimise equipment performance.
Collaborating with a highly skilled engineering team in a facility known for first-class maintenance standards and an exemplary health & safety record.
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and safety enhancements.What's In It for You?

Job security & stability - work for a financially strong and well-established company.
Flexible shift patterns to suit work-life balance.
Uncapped overtime - huge earning potential.
Career progression & funded training, including conversion courses for mechanical engineers to gain electrical qualifications should they wish!
10% employer pension contribution - significantly above industry standard.
6x annual salary life assurance & full sick pay.
Health scheme & employee assistance programmes.
Attendance & company-wide performance bonuses.
Union support and a highly supportive work environment.
Good annual leave allowance.
xmas shut downWhat We're Looking For

Relevant level 3 qualifications
Experience in a heavy industry setting or strong aptitude and willingness to work with large hydraulic systems.
Physically fit and comfortable working in a hands-on environment.
Someone 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.
A proactive mindset with logical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
A willingness to learn and develop within a high-performing team.Are You Up for the Challenge?

This 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!

Apply now to find out more about this opportunity!

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