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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Days Monday to Friday (double days) + 1 Saturday per month
Pay: £49,000 + paid overtime (x1.5)
Location: Okehampton, Devon
Are you a Multi-Skilled Engineer looking to join a well-invested FMCG manufacturer that continues to grow year after year?
Yolk Recruitment are supporting a market-leading manufacturer operating from a modern, purpose-built facility in the heart of Devon. The site houses advanced automated processing and packaging machinery, supplying premium products to customers across the UK and internationally.
With continued investment in both technology and people, this business offers long-term stability, development opportunities, and the chance to work with cutting-edge production equipment in a clean, well-organised environment.
This is what you'll be doing:
Working as part of the site's engineering team, the Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in maintaining performance and reliability across a range of automated machinery, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities.
Key responsibilities include:
* Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across production equipment.
* Fault finding and repairs on both electrical and mechanical systems.
* Supporting ongoing engineering projects and process improvements.
* Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maintain quality.
* Recording all maintenance activity, fault causes, and parts usage accurately.
* Ensuring compliance with site safety, hygiene, and engineering standards.
The experience you'll bring:
Time-served apprentice or qualified to NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
* Previous experience working within FMCG, food, or fast-paced manufacturing.
* Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and mechanical systems.
* Confident working independently as well as part of a small, close-knit team.
* Methodical, proactive approach with good communication and attention to detail.And this is what you'll get in return:
£49,000 per annum
* Overtime paid at 1.5x (including 1 Saturday per month)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* 40-hour working week on a double-day shift on weekly rotation (no nights)
* Stable, long-term career prospects with a highly regarded manufacturer
* A modern, well-equipped site and positive working cultureAre you up to the challenge?
Please get in touch today with Engineering specialist recruiter Liam Reid at Yolk Recruitment.
Apply with your CV or contact Liam directly to discuss your background and the role in more detail.
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