Maintenance Engineer

Continental Shift

Starting salary: up to £51,500

Location: Tiverton

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to join a high-performing team at a leading manufacturing site? Whether you're multiskilled in both mechanical and electrical disciplines, or have a single bias with a keen interest in developing further, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

Yolk Recruitment is partnering with a prominent manufacturer known for their iconic brands. The Tiverton based site, which boasts top ratings for its high-quality standards, is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Engineer to support their operations. The company values continuous learning and development and providing an excellent environment for career growth.

Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Repair: Carry out both planned and unplanned maintenance on all manufacturing machinery and equipment to ensure minimal downtime and maximum productivity.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with an experienced team leader, contributing to the smooth operation of the site.
Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in initiatives to improve processes and enhance health and safety standards.
Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve mechanical and electrical issues promptly, working independently or as part of a team.
Documentation: Ensure all maintenance activities are accurately documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Experience: Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing environment is essential.
Skills: Ideally multiskilled with both mechanical and electrical expertise; however, we are also keen to speak to candidates with a single bias.
Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with PLC systems and automated machinery is highly desirable.
Qualifications: Level 3 related qualification and 18th Edition are preferred.
Flexibility: Ability to work 12-hour continental shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.

What's in it for You:

Competitive Salary: Starting salary of up to £51,500, depending on your skills and qualifications.
Employee benefits: Excellent package that includes, competitive annual leave allowance, life assurance, company pension, Employee assistance program, bonus scheme and enhanced overtime opportunities.
Progression Opportunities: The company supports further qualifications to help engineers progress into senior roles.

Apply Now: Are you ready to take on this challenge? Please apply with your CV. We also offer a referral scheme, so if you know someone who would be ideal, please let us know. For any additional information on this vacancy, please contact Liam Reid our specialist recruiter for Maintenance Engineering via

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to contact every applicant. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.