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PermLee Mill

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Rotating Shifts

TQR recruitment · Engineering

Published TQR vacancy · checked 2 Nov 2026

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Up to £45,000

About the role

Experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer required for industry leading manufacturer on the outskirts of Plymouth. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role within the team carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance work on special purpose built machinery. This is a varied and challenging role with training and technical progression available. Hands on role – with a supervisory responsibility for small shift engineering team of up to one to two engineers.

Shift and hours

The successful candidate will be required to work a weekly alternating shift pattern comprising of Monday to Friday 06:00 – 14:00 & Monday to Friday 14:00 – 22:00.

What you'll do

  • Identify repeat problems and assist in the corrective actions to remove the cause.
  • Fault diagnosis and repairs on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam and robotic machinery.
  • Responding to all machinery breakdowns in a timely manner to minimalise downtime.
  • Ensure PPM activities are carried out within scheduled times.
  • Implement and support TPM/PPM across the site.
  • Assist with machinery moves; Work with the production team to assist with the installation of new machinery, commissioning and decommissioning of machinery.
  • Liaise with external contractors if required.
  • Be responsible for meeting individual KPIs.
  • Be aware of hazards around the site, and be proactive in identifying them and supporting removal of hazards identified by others.
  • Actively champion Health and Safety, ensuring a safe workplace for all staff.

What we're looking for

  • HNC/HND or minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • Proven experience of working as a multi skilled Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing environment coupled with specific experience of both planned and reactive maintenance.
  • Excellent problem solving skills coupled with excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills and an awareness of appropriate health and safety regulations.
  • An excellent team player, with the ability to work under pressure.
  • The ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings.
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