Maintenance Technician/Engineer

Maintenance Engineer/Technician | Food Manufacturing | Holsworthy, Devon | Up to £40,000 (DOA) Are you a hands-on engineer looking for your next challenge? Or maybe you’re a skilled technician from another industry who’s ready to step into one of the UK’s most secure and rewarding sectors — food manufacturing? This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. About the Business We’re working with a leading food manufacturing business based in Holsworthy, Devon, supplying high-quality products to major retailers and foodservice customers nationwide. With continued investment in people and technology, it’s an exciting time to join their growing engineering team. The Role As a Maintenance Technician/Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in keeping the factory running at its best. You’ll carry out a balance of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs, ensuring production lines are efficient, reliable, and downtime is kept to a minimum. This is a varied, fast-paced role where you’ll problem-solve, work with modern equipment, and make a real impact every day. Key Responsibilities * Carry out preventative maintenance on food production equipment * Respond swiftly to breakdowns and restore machinery performance * Diagnose mechanical/electrical faults and implement long-term solutions * Work closely with production teams to support output and efficiency * Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous improvement * Ensure all work complies with health & safety standards About You We welcome applications from both experienced Maintenance Technician/Engineers in food/FMCG and skilled technicians from other industries (manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, military, etc.) who are keen to move into food production. Ideally, you’ll bring: * Engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND, or equivalent) * Mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills * Experience with conveyors, packaging equipment, or automated systems (advantageous, not essential) * A proactive, problem-solving approach and eagerness to learn What’s in it for You * Salary up to £40,000 (depending on experience) * Company pension scheme * Ongoing training and development opportunities * A supportive, team-focused environment * Clear career progression within one of the UK’s most secure and rewarding industries

Location: Holsworthy, Devon, GB

Posted Date: 9/14/2025