Novanta Inc.
Maintenance Engineer

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⚙️ Maintenance Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing
Location: Taunton (Shift-based role)
Benefits Include: Shift Pay, Overtime, Additional Allowances
Highly Competitive Package
Novanta is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support our state-of-the-art manufacturing operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of advanced equipment, from CNC machines to vacuum coating plants, in a highly specialised precision engineering environment.
You will play a vital role in ensuring operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and a safe working environment—helping to maintain the high standards required for complex, high-performance products.
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What You Will Be Doing
- Carry out preventive and reactive maintenance on a variety of manufacturing equipment, including CNC machines, EDM tools, and coating systems
- Diagnose faults and implement effective repairs to minimise downtime
- Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives to improve equipment performance
- Work from technical drawings, manuals, and engineering instructions to ensure accurate maintenance
- Contribute to maintaining a safe working environment through risk assessments and compliance with safety standards
- Collaborate with engineers, production teams, and external contractors
What You Will Bring
- Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/3 (or equivalent) in engineering, electrical, or maintenance
- Experience maintaining manufacturing or production equipment
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple maintenance tasks
- Awareness of health & safety practices and procedures
- A proactive, hands-on attitude and strong attention to detail
Why join Novanta?
- Work with advanced, high-value manufacturing equipment
- Join a team committed to engineering excellence and continuous improvement
- Competitive shift pattern and opportunity for skill development
- Be part of a company making a real difference through technology


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If you take pride in keeping complex systems running smoothly and want to work in a high-tech manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.
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