Maintenance Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Plymouth
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Preventative Maintenance Continuous Improvement Fault Finding Technical Drawing Interpretation 5S Principles ISO Standards Machinery Maintenance Parts Inventory Management

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Maintenance Engineer at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Plymouth, UK | On-site | Full-time | Mid-Senior level

Posted: 2026-05-06

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support our Production Management team by ensuring all machinery is fully operational and available to meet production demands. You will play a key role in delivering planned maintenance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting strategic projects, while maintaining accurate reporting to enable efficient production planning and performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support Manufacturing Leadership in maximising machine uptime and availability to meet production targets.
  • Implement, schedule, and continuously improve planned preventative maintenance (PPM) routines.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality standards across the manufacturing environment.
  • Ensure all machinery complies with current legislation and safety standards.
  • Train employees in basic machine maintenance and 5S standards to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Manage and maintain parts inventory to support machine availability within budget constraints.
  • Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of 5S principles across all machinery.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies and relevant ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 45001).
  • Analyse performance data to identify opportunities for reactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance improvements.
  • Align machine servicing schedules with production planning and company production systems.
  • Provide support to the boiler team as required.
  • Respond to maintenance call-outs as part of a rota system.
  • Train and support team members at the same or lower grade.

Please note: This role may require undertaking additional duties appropriate to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven diagnostic, fault-finding, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing machinery and maintenance systems.
  • Relevant qualification such as OND, BTEC Level 3, or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and product documentation.

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Job type: Permanent

Posted: 2026-05-06

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