Maintenance Engineer

  • The Sterling Choice
  • Exeter, Devon
  • Mar 15, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Keep the lines running, solve the problems others can t.

Some products are just part of everyday life in the UK - always in the cupboard, always on the shelf. Behind the scenes, a skilled engineering team keeps the production lines moving so those products never stop reaching households across the country.

That s where you come in.

A well-established manufacturer with multiple sites across the UK is looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer (electrical bias) to join their engineering team in the Tiverton area. Working alongside experienced engineers and reporting to a supportive team leader, you ll help keep production running at full speed.

What you ll be doing:

  • Maintaining and repairing manufacturing machinery

  • Responding to breakdowns and carrying out planned maintenance across mechanical and electrical machinery

  • Supporting production by minimising downtime and improving reliability

  • Working as part of a hands-on engineering team on site

What they re looking for:

  • Experience in a manufacturing or production environment

  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

  • Electrical qualifications such as City & Guilds 236 (Parts 1,2,3) and 18th Edition are highly beneficial

  • Engineers with a single bias but keen to develop into a fully multi-skilled role are encouraged to apply

The details:

  • Salary: £49,000 £53,000 depending on experience

  • Shift: 12-hour continental shift pattern (days, nights & weekends)

  • Join a stable manufacturer with products that are a true household staple across the UK.

If this role is something of interest and you'd like to know more click apply and I'll be in touch!