Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Rotating Shifts
TQR recruitment · Engineering
Published TQR vacancy · checked 2 Nov 2026
View original TQR listingAbout 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.