Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer – Manufacturing

Location: Cornwall
Salary: Total package up to £53,500 + 5% bonus
Shift: 4 on, 4 off – Nights Only
Employment: Permanent

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a well-paid, permanent opportunity with an established manufacturing business in Cornwall?

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a successful manufacturer currently going through an exciting period of investment and improvement. With continued investment across the site, machinery and production equipment, this is a great time to join the engineering team.

The Maintenance Engineer Role

You'll work closely with production and the wider engineering team to maximise equipment reliability, minimise downtime and keep the site running efficiently.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Responding to machinery breakdowns and production issues
• Mechanical fault finding, repairs and maintenance
• Electrical fault finding and maintenance
• Maintaining a range of production and manufacturing machinery
• Identifying recurring faults and implementing long-term solutions
• Supporting machinery upgrades and ongoing site investment projects
• Improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime
• Working closely with production teams to maintain safe and efficient operations

What We're Looking For

The successful Maintenance Engineer will ideally have previous experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.

We're looking for someone with:

• Strong mechanical maintenance experience
• Electrical maintenance and fault-finding capabilities
• Experience working with manufacturing or production machinery
• Knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance
• A recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• A proactive approach to equipment reliability and continuous improvement

We would also be interested in speaking with candidates currently working as a Maintenance Technician, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Engineer or Electrical Engineer who have the relevant manufacturing maintenance experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer who wants to join a successful manufacturing business at an exciting point in its development.

If you're a Maintenance Engineer based in Cornwall or considering your next opportunity in the area, apply today for further information.