Multi Skilled Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our Engineering team. In this role, you will provide both mechanical and electrical maintenance support across our production departments, working on a mix of reactive and planned maintenance activities.

You will be trusted to make timely, autonomous engineering decisions to diagnose and resolve faults – typically within a two-hour window – helping to minimise downtime and keep production running efficiently. Alongside this, you will carry out planned maintenance using your experience and data-led insights to improve machine performance.

This is also an opportunity to play a key role in continuous improvement across the site – identifying ways to enhance reliability, efficiency, and safety.

• Responding to breakdowns and diagnosing faults across mechanical and electrical systems
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance activities
• Making effective, timely engineering decisions to minimise downtime
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site
• Contributing to a safe, compliant, and well-organised working environment

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering with mechanical experience, or vice versa
• Experience with in a manufacturing or production environment
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental practices (HS&E)
• Familiarity with workshop equipment and maintenance tools
• Knowledge of 5S lean manufacturing principles
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Willingness to develop both yourself and others within the team

• Monday to Friday – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Participation in a call-out rota

• A supportive and highly skilled engineering environment
• The chance to work with advanced manufacturing processes and equipment
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful improvement projects

Heathcoat Fabrics is a long-established and innovative textile manufacturer with a reputation for quality and technical excellence.

Joining us means becoming part of a business where your skills are valued, your development is supported, and your ideas can make a real impact.

We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? We’d love to hear from you.

• Engaging work culture
• Environmentally conscious company
• Company profit share scheme
• Personal learning and development
• Leadership development and mentoring programmes
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Canteen
• On-site car and cycle parking
• Enhanced maternity benefits
• Company sick pay and life assurance
• Tech and Cycle Schemes
• Discounts with participating local shops and businesses
• Contribute to high-profile textile projects

For further information on this vacancy please contact:

Human Resources Team
Heathcoat Fabrics Limited,
Westexe, Tiverton EX16 5LL
UK