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Maintenance Engineer

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United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Nov 2026
💰 £50,000/yr

About the role

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Exeter
Salary: £50k

DK Recruitment are currently recruiting for an established manufacturing business in Exeter who are looking to add a Maintenance Engineer to their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served engineer with either a mechanical or electrical background to join a growing organisation, carrying out a combination of planned and reactive maintenance.

The Role

* Carry out reactive maintenance and fault finding on machinery and equipment.

* Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.

* Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM).

* Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.

* Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce recurring breakdowns.

* Assist with machinery modifications and improvement projects.

* Maintain high standards of health and safety.

The Candidate

* Time-served apprenticeship with a minimum Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

* Previous experience in a maintenance role within an industrial environment.

* Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills.

* Experience working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

* A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* Experience with PLCs, fabrication, welding or vacuum technology would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

* Permanent, full-time position.

* Competitive salary.

* Choice of shift patterns.

* Ongoing training and development.

* Long-term career opportunities.

* Healthcare Scheme

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