Maintenance Engineer in Exeter, Devon

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Exeter
Salary: £50k

DK Recruitment are currently recruiting for an established manufacturing business in Exeter who are looking to add a Maintenance Engineer to their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served engineer with either a mechanical or electrical background to join a growing organisation, carrying out a combination of planned and reactive maintenance.

The Role

• Carry out reactive maintenance and fault finding on machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce recurring breakdowns.
• Assist with machinery modifications and improvement projects.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety.

The Candidate

• Time-served apprenticeship with a minimum Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Previous experience in a maintenance role within an industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with PLCs, fabrication, welding or vacuum technology would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Competitive salary.
• Choice of shift patterns.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Long-term career opportunities.
• Healthcare Scheme