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Maintenance Engineer (Newton Abbot)
Location: Newton Abbott, UK
Salary: £49,300 - £56,500 (For Multiskilled Engineers)
Shift Pattern: Four on four off (Days and Nights)
About the Role
We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a passionate team at one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing company known for producing high-quality yogurts, desserts, and ice cream. You will be integral to ensuring the smooth running of machinery, keeping operations efficient, and minimizing downtime.
As a member of the team, you'll be involved in preventative maintenance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, large-scale manufacturing environment. You'll have the chance to influence how the business operates as you contribute to ongoing development and improvements within the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on machinery across the site
- Minimize downtime and troubleshoot faults in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support project work, including the introduction of new plant and equipment
- Collaborate with the team to improve operational efficiencies and ensure business success
Requirements
- Experience in Food, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments
- Electrical and mechanical maintenance experience
- Strong fault finding and root cause analysis skills
- Multi-disciplined capability with a focus on preventative maintenance
- Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLC systems is beneficial
- Qualifications are desirable, but time-served engineers will also be considered
Why Join Us?
- Work for an independent, British company that prides itself on delivering the highest quality products
- Join a business that produces 25% of the UK’s packaged yogurt
- Be part of a team on a journey to becoming a world-class Engineering team
- Opportunity to influence and grow with the business, while advancing your career
Package & Benefits
- Salary: £49,300 - £56,500 (For Multiskilled Engineers)
- Shift Pattern: Four on four off (Days and Nights)
- Pension: 7% non-contributory pension plan
- Sick Pay: Generous sick pay scheme
- Overtime: Paid at time and a half
- Career Growth: Personal development and career pathway programs
How to Apply
If you're a skilled Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer ready for an exciting new opportunity in a growing, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in our journey to make the best products while developing your career.
