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Maintenance Engineer in Newton Abbot

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Maintenance Engineer (Newton Abbot)



Location: Newton Abbott, UK



Salary:  £49,300 - £56,500 (For Multiskilled Engineers)



Shift Pattern: Four on four off (Days and Nights)



About the Role



We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a passionate team at one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing company known for producing high-quality yogurts, desserts, and ice cream. You will be integral to ensuring the smooth running of machinery, keeping operations efficient, and minimizing downtime.



As a member of the team, you'll be involved in preventative maintenance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, large-scale manufacturing environment. You'll have the chance to influence how the business operates as you contribute to ongoing development and improvements within the team.



Key Responsibilities



Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on machinery across the site



Minimize downtime and troubleshoot faults in a high-volume manufacturing environment



Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives



Support project work, including the introduction of new plant and equipment



Collaborate with the team to improve operational efficiencies and ensure business success



Requirements



Experience in Food, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments



Electrical and mechanical maintenance experience



Strong fault finding and root cause analysis skills



Multi-disciplined capability with a focus on preventative maintenance



Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLC systems is beneficial



Qualifications are desirable, but time-served engineers will also be considered



Why Join Us?



Work for an independent, British company that prides itself on delivering the highest quality products



Join a business that produces 25% of the UK’s packaged yogurt



Be part of a team on a journey to becoming a world-class Engineering team



Opportunity to influence and grow with the business, while advancing your career



Package & Benefits



Salary: £49,300 - £56,500 (For Multiskilled Engineers)



Shift Pattern: Four on four off (Days and Nights)



Pension: 7% non-contributory pension plan



Sick Pay: Generous sick pay scheme



Overtime: Paid at time and a half



Career Growth: Personal development and career pathway programs



How to Apply



If you're a skilled Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer ready for an exciting new opportunity in a growing, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in our journey to make the best products while developing your career

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Maintenance Engineer in Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot TQ12, UK
Full time

Published on 11/13/2025

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