Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer 
📍 Exeter
💰 £45,000
🕒 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights – 6am–6pm / 6pm–6am)

 We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and growing operation based in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer who is also comfortable carrying out mechanical maintenance within a fast-paced industrial environment.

 Working a 4 on / 4 off rotating days and nights shift pattern, you will play a key role in ensuring plant reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous production.

 
Key Responsibilities 


Carry out
planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond effectively to breakdowns to maximise plant uptime

Ensure machinery is returned to operation quickly and safely following faults

Support long-term maintenance planning alongside the Engineering Team Manager (ETM)

Perform routine maintenance on boilers and associated systems

Maintain and monitor pressure systems, including steam, condensate, and compressed air

Ensure all plant is safely isolated for maintenance, cleaning, and contractor work

Issue and manage Permits to Work and Isolation Certificates in line with procedures

Assist and supervise contractors on site when required

Accurately record all maintenance activities using internal systems and logs

Report and manage spare parts usage to ensure availability for future repairs

Maintain high housekeeping standards across the site

Promote a “right first time” approach to maintenance, implementing long-term solutions

Adhere to all Health & Safety legislation, including safe systems of work and risk assessments

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations including Electricity at Work Regulations, LOLER, ISO 14001 & ISO 50001

Support environmental initiatives, including spill response and prevention

Assist production teams and contribute to ongoing site improvements

 

 
 About You 


Electrically qualified with strong fault-finding skills


Mechanically competent with hands-on maintenance experience


Experience working with boilers and steam systems


Strong understanding of health & safety practices, including COSHH


A proactive, self-motivated team player with a positive attitude


Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively


First Aid qualification (desirable)

 

 
 What’s on Offer 


Competitive salary of £45,000


Structured 4 on / 4 off shift pattern providing a great work-life balance


Opportunity to join a stable and supportive engineering team


Ongoing training and development opportunities