Maintenance Engineer

Job title:

Maintenance Engineer

Company

Yolk Recruitment

Job description

Maintenance EngineerLocation:ExeterSector:Job type:Salary:Up to £46000 per annumContact:Liam ReidEmail:liam.reid@yolkrecruitment.comJob ref:BBBH38703Published:about 15 hours agoExpiry date:10 June 2025Shift Maintenance Engineer
4 on 4 off
Pay: circa £46,000 starting salary
Location: ExeterAre you looking for a role where you’ll work hard when you’re in, but enjoy almost half the year off – fully paid?
Do you want the option to boost your earnings with overtime, or simply enjoy your time off while still earning a competitive salary and excellent benefits?Yolk Recruitment is supporting a forward-thinking, values-led UK leading manufacturer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team in a role that genuinely offers lifestyle balance and long-term development – including progression into a Shift Manager roles.This is what you’ll be doingAs a Shift Maintenance Engineer, you’ll play a key role in keeping a busy production site running smoothly and safely. This is a hands-on, breakdown-biased role where you’ll need to hit the ground running on a wide range of mechanical and electrical kit. You’ll be supporting a business with real purpose and values – but you’ll also get real downtime.Key responsibilities include: * Carrying out reactive and planned maintenance on production equipment including grinders, gearboxes, screw conveyors, air supply, and motors.

• Handling first-response breakdowns and keeping the plant running smoothly with a “get it right first time” attitude.
• Managing tasks such as cylinder changes, grease ups, air leaks, and strip downs.
• Completing daily boiler checks and maintaining pressure systems including steam, air, and condensate.
• Following robust Health & Safety and isolation procedures (LOTO), including issuing permits and ensuring safe contractor support.
• Supporting wider site operations, projects, and continuous improvement alongside the Engineering Team Manager.

What you’ll bring to the team

• A mechanical or multi-skilled engineering background with a strong grasp of breakdowns and fault-finding.
• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong Health & Safety mindset and good understanding of COSHH and LOLER.
• Good communicator, team player, and self-starter.

And this is what you’ll get in return

• Around 5 months on site a year – enjoy your time off or pick up overtime to increase earnings
• 35 days holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance (BUPA) from day one
• Company sick pay scheme
• Pension contributions: 5% employee / 3% employer (with potential to increase)
• Free confidential EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme and various employee discount reward schemes.

Are you up to the challenge?Are you a breakdown-biased engineer looking for better work/life balance, solid pay, and room to grow? Get in touch today with Yolk’s specialist engineering recruiter, Liam Reid.Apply with your CV – or refer a friend and ask about our referral scheme.Please note: due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone. If you haven’t heard back within 7 days, please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

Expected salary

£46000 per year

Location

Exeter

Job date

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:56:03 GMT

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