Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Maintenance Engineer
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Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled)
Shift Details
Continental Shift + 3 shift available — Exeter
Salary & Benefits
Up to £57,500 per annum + Bonus + Unlimited Enhanced Overtime + Full Sickness Pay + Enhanced Benefits
About the Role
Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with top-tier pay, job security, and career progression at a well-invested site?
This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class, globally recognised production site, leading in its field. Backed by a multi-billion-pound global turnover, this company is a powerhouse in advanced engineering and manufacturing, supplying critical components worldwide.
Known for a long-standing success, they invest heavily in their maintenance team, reflected in high retention rates and career growth opportunities. Engineers benefit from:
- Funded qualifications for mechanical engineers to gain electric NVQs and become multi-skilled
- Options to pursue HNCs and further technical development
- Hydraulics and large-scale production machinery expertise
- A supportive team that nurtures talent
Responsibilities
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on heavy industrial machinery to ensure high reliability and efficiency
- Responding to reactive maintenance needs within a structured maintenance culture (PPM prioritised)
- Working with cutting-edge equipment, including:
- Vacuum systems
- Hydraulic presses
- CNC machines
- X-ray machinery
- Kilns & furnaces
- Automated conveyors
- Robotic systems
- Troubleshooting and optimising equipment performance
- Collaborating with highly skilled engineering teams in a facility known for first-class maintenance standards and an exemplary health & safety record
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and safety enhancements
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What’s in It for You?
✅ Job security & stability – work for a financially strong and well-established company ✅ Flexible shift patterns for better work-life balance ✅ Uncapped overtime – huge earning potential ✅ Career progression & funded training, including:
- Mechanical to electrical qualification conversion courses
- HNC ambitions and technical development ✅ 10% employer pension contribution – significantly above industry standard ✅ 6x annual salary life assurance ✅ Full sick pay ✅ Health scheme & employee assistance programmes ✅ Attendance & company-wide performance bonuses ✅ Union support ✅ Highly supportive work environment
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Requirements
- Relevant Level 3 qualifications
- Experience in heavy industry or strong aptitude and willingness to work with large hydraulic systems
- Physically fit and comfortable in a hands-on, industrial environment
- Passion for engineering (demonstrated through past projects, car restoration, problem-solving skills, etc.)
- Proactive mindset with strong logical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn and develop within a high-performing team
Ready for the Challenge?
This is a unique opportunity to join an elite engineering team in an environment that values expertise and continuous improvement. Whether you’re a Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, or Multi-Skilled Engineer, if you have the skills and motivation, they want to hear from you!
Apply now to explore further.
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