Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

My client are seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a growing manufacturing business in Plymouth, supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of their production equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on extrusion lines and associated machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults to minimise downtime.
• Support equipment installations, commissioning, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain maintenance records and manage spare parts inventory.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, including LOTO, PTW, PUWER, COSHH, and RAMS procedures.

Candidate Requirements:

• Engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3/HNC equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Maintenance Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing maintenance role, ideally within plastics, extrusion, process, or similar industries.
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs and maintenance management systems (CMMS) is advantageous.
• A proactive, safety-focused approach with excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Package:

• Basic Salary -35,00040,000
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Supportive team environment within a growing business.