Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Dunkeswell, Honiton (EX14) Salary: £45,000–£50,000 DOE

Hours:

Initially 8am–4pm, moving towards a 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm rotation The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a rapidly expanding food manufacturing business. Having quadrupled in size over the last few years, the business is continuing to invest in new production facilities, machinery and equipment. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on engineer to join a growing engineering team and play an important part in developing maintenance processes and improving equipment reliability.

The Role Working alongside the Engineering Manager, your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery. Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults. Responding to breakdowns and minimising production downtime. Supporting machinery set-ups, product changeovers and line adjustments. Helping develop and implement a preventative maintenance programme. Identifying recurring faults and supporting root cause analysis. Carrying out machinery modifications, fabrication and improvements. Supporting equipment installations, commissioning and general site maintenance.

Working across both manufacturing sites when required. About You Recognised engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent). Previous maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing environment. Strong mechanical skills with some electrical fault-finding experience. Practical, hands-on approach with good problem-solving skills. Fabrication or machinery modification experience would be advantageous. Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of BRC standards would be beneficial but isn't essential.

Experience with encapsulation, powder processing, pouch filling or bottling machinery would be an advantage. Engineers from other fast-paced manufacturing or packaging environments are encouraged to apply. What's on Offer? £45,000–£50,000 salary, depending on experience. Opportunity to join a rapidly growing business. Involvement in developing the engineering function and preventative maintenance systems. Exposure to new machinery, production lines and expansion projects. Overtime opportunities.

Company pension and Employee Assistance Programme. The role will initially operate 8am–4pm, with an anticipated move towards rotating 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm shifts as the engineering function develops. Some flexibility and occasional overtime will be required. Interested? Apply now to find out more.