Maintenance Engineer in Blagdon, South West

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Salary: £51,905 + Overtime + Excellent Benefits (7% Pension, Cycle to Work, Subsidised Gym, Free Parking, Christmas Hamper)
Shifts: 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off – 42 Hours Per Week

The Role:
We are seeking an apprentice-trained, multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join a large-scale, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving production equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a wide range of production machinery.

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, with core skills in drives, fault finding, and PLC awareness.

• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site performance.

• Assist with the installation, commissioning, and integration of new equipment and plant upgrades.

• Work autonomously and within a cross-functional team, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues.

• Contribute to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-quality working environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Apprentice-trained and qualified multi-skilled engineer (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

• Electrical bias (approx. 70/30 split), though a strong mechanical engineer with solid electrical understanding will be considered.

• Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, or other high-volume production environments desirable.

• Strong problem-solving ability and proactive approach to maintenance and improvement.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £51,905 (set salary, DOE).

• 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off shift pattern (12-hour shifts).

• Overtime available at enhanced rates.

• 22 days holiday.

• Up to 7% contributory pension.

• Additional benefits including cycle-to-work scheme, subsidised gym, Christmas hamper, and free onsite parking.

• Career progression, training, and the opportunity to become a core member of a highly skilled engineering team.

If you are a motivated, electrically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a new opportunity within a modern, high-volume production environment, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:
Please apply with an up-to-date CV.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for Pioneer Selection, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by Pioneer Selection, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.