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Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Exeter, Devon

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Exeter

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Hours: 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights – 6am–6pm / 6pm–6am)

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and growing operation based in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer who is also comfortable carrying out mechanical maintenance within a fast-paced industrial environment.

Working a 4 on / 4 off rotating days and nights shift pattern, you will play a key role in ensuring plant reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous production.

Key Responsibilities

  * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond effectively to breakdowns to maximise plant uptime

  * Ensure machinery is returned to operation quickly and safely following faults

  * Support long-term maintenance planning alongside the Engineering Team Manager (ETM)

  * Perform routine maintenance on boilers and associated systems

  * Maintain and monitor pressure systems, including steam, condensate, and compressed air

  * Ensure all plant is safely isolated for maintenance, cleaning, and contractor work

  * Issue and manage Permits to Work and Isolation Certificates in line with procedures

  * Assist and supervise contractors on site when required

  * Accurately record all maintenance activities using internal systems and logs

  * Report and manage spare parts usage to ensure availability for future repairs

  * Maintain high housekeeping standards across the site

  * Promote a “right first time” approach to maintenance, implementing long-term solutions

  * Adhere to all Health & Safety legislation, including safe systems of work and risk assessments

  * Ensure compliance with relevant regulations including Electricity at Work Regulations, LOLER, ISO 14001 & ISO 50001

  * Support environmental initiatives, including spill response and prevention

  * Assist production teams and contribute to ongoing site improvements

About You

  * Electrically qualified with strong fault-finding skills

  * Mechanically competent with hands-on maintenance experience

  * Experience working with boilers and steam systems

  * Strong understanding of health & safety practices, including COSHH

  * A proactive, self-motivated team player with a positive attitude

  * Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

  * First Aid qualification (desirable)

What’s on Offer

  * Competitive salary of £45,000

  * Structured 4 on / 4 off shift pattern providing a great work-life balance

  * Opportunity to join a stable and supportive engineering team

  * Ongoing training and development opportunities

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