Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Maintenance Engineer
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Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled)
Shift pattern: Continental Shift + 3 (Contingent shift availability) Salary: Up to £57,500 per annum + Bonus + Unlimited Enhanced Overtime + Full Sickness Pay + Enhanced Benefits
Location: Exeter
You are a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with top-tier pay, job security, and career progression at a well-invested site? This is your opportunity.
Join a world-class, globally recognised production site backed by a multi-billion-pound global turnover. This company stands as a powerhouse in advanced engineering and manufacturing, supplying critical components worldwide. With a strong legacy of success and heavy investments in maintenance teams, they offer:
- High retention rates
- Ample career growth opportunities
- Funded qualifications for mechanical engineers looking to gain electrical NVQs
- Options to pursue HNCs and further technical development
If you have experience in hydraulics and large-scale production machinery, and are seeking a supportive team that nurtures talent, this role could be the perfect fit for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on heavy industrial machinery to ensure optimum reliability and efficiency.
- Quickly implement reactive maintenance where necessary, whilst maintaining focus on structured PPM schedules.
- Work with cutting-edge equipment, including:
- Vacuum systems
- Hydraulic presses
- CNC machines
- X-ray machinery
- Kilns and furnaces
- Automated conveyors
- Robotic systems
- Use your problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and optimise equipment performance.
- Collaborate with a highly skilled engineering team in a facility known for first-class maintenance standards and an exemplary health & safety record.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and safety enhancements.
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- Job security & stability | Work for a financially strong, well-established company
- Flexible shift patterns | Achieve solid work-life balance
- Uncapped overtime | Huge earning potential
- Career progression & funded training | Covert mechanical engineers to electrical qualifications or explore higher education through funded HNCs
- 10% employee pension contribution | Significantly above industry standard
- 6 times annual salary life assurance
- Full sickness pay
- Modern, well-designed office facilities | Health scheme and employee assistance programs
- Attendance & performance bonuses
- A supportive work environment with union representation
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Requirements & Skills
We’re looking for an eligible candidate to fulfil the following criteria:
- Relevant Level 3 qualifications
- A background in heavy industry or strong aptitude and willingness to work with large hydraulic systems
- Excellent physical fitness to thrive in a hands-on environment
- Clear passion for engineering—whether via car restoration enthusiasts, mechanical tinkers, or academics
- Proactive and logical mindset with proven fault-finding and problem-solving expertise
- A willingness to learn and develop within a high-performing team
Ready to Accept the Challenge?
This unique role invites skilled Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Maintenance Engineers, or experienced Multi-Skilled Engineers driven by expertise and continuous improvement.
Precisely who you are may not matter: if you have the technical aptitude, motivation and passion—to advance your career here—we invite you to apply.
Apply now to explore this exciting career opportunity!
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