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Maintenance Technician/Engineer
Job Posted: 11 days ago
Salary: £ 36,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Holsworthy, Devon
Expire in: 17 days
Job Description
Maintenance Engineer/Technician | Food Manufacturing | Holsworthy, Devon | Up to £40,000 (DOA)
Are you a hands-on engineer looking for your next challenge? Or maybe you’re a skilled technician from another industry who’s ready to step into one of the UK’s most secure and rewarding sectors — food manufacturing?
This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
About the Business
We’re working with a leading food manufacturing business based in Holsworthy, Devon, supplying high-quality products to major retailers and foodservice customers nationwide. With continued investment in people and technology, it’s an exciting time to join their growing engineering team.
The Role
As a Maintenance Technician/Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in keeping the factory running at its best. You’ll carry out a balance of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs, ensuring production lines are efficient, reliable, and downtime is kept to a minimum.
This is a varied, fast-paced role where you’ll problem-solve, work with modern equipment, and make a real impact every day.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out preventative maintenance on food production equipment
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Respond swiftly to breakdowns and restore machinery performance
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Diagnose mechanical/electrical faults and implement long-term solutions
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Work closely with production teams to support output and efficiency
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Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous improvement
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Ensure all work complies with health & safety standards
About You
We welcome applications from both experienced Maintenance Technician/Engineers in food/FMCG and skilled technicians from other industries (manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, military, etc.) who are keen to move into food production.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
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Engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND, or equivalent)
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Mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills
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Experience with conveyors, packaging equipment, or automated systems (advantageous, not essential)
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A proactive, problem-solving approach and eagerness to learn
What’s in it for You
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Salary up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
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Company pension scheme
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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A supportive, team-focused environment
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Clear career progression within one of the UK’s most secure and rewarding industriesBefore You Apply
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