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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Willand

Job Description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Location: Willand, South Devon
Salary: Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package

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Shifts:

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  • Continental Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off
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  • Day Shifts: 06:00 - 18:00; Night Shifts: 18:00 - 06:00
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About Us:

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Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

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About the Role:

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As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining site operations by overseeing engineering and maintenance repairs, handling breakdowns, and executing planned and preventative maintenance schedules.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Conduct Engineering and Maintenance repairs on-site, largely for Production Machinery and some building repairs.
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  • Fixing rollers, small gearboxes, and small motors, as well as hydraulics and pneumatics.
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  • Supporting the team with machinery breakdowns as needed and contributing to some maintenance planning.
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  • Ensuring smooth operations across the site as part of a wider maintenance team.
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About You:

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This position is ideal for a candidate with hands-on Mechanical experience, who is looking for a fantastic career opportunity within an industry-leading organisation, widely known for internal opportunities for both technical and career ladder progression. Experience is a fast-paced environment is desirable but not essential - if you have any Mechanical Maintenance experience, we'd love to hear from you!

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Key Skills or Qualifications:

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  • Time-Served Apprenticeship in Mechanical Maintenance or relevant discipline, or NVQ 3 as a minimum with related industry experience.
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  • Desirable: Experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, or fast-moving production machinery.
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Benefits:

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  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
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  • High overtime potential
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  • 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
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  • Refer a friend scheme
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  • Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
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  • Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails
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  • Cycle2Work Scheme
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Why Join Us?
As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.

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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Willand

Willand, Cullompton EX15, UK
Full time

Published on 06/28/2026

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