Location: Dunkeswell, Honiton (EX14) Salary: £45,000–£50,000 DOE Hours: Initially 8am–4pm, moving towards a 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm rotation The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a rapidly expanding food manufacturing business. Having quadrupled in size over the last few years, the business is continuing to invest in new production facilities, machinery and equipment. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on engineer to join a growing engineering team and play an important part in developing maintenance processes and improving equipment reliability. The Role Working alongside the Engineering Manager, your responsibilities will include: * Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery. * Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults. * Responding to breakdowns and minimising production downtime. * Supporting machinery set-ups, product changeovers and line adjustments. * Helping develop and implement a preventative maintenance programme. * Identifying recurring faults and supporting root cause analysis. * Carrying out machinery modifications, fabrication and improvements. * Supporting equipment installations, commissioning and general site maintenance. * Working across both manufacturing sites when required. About You * Recognised engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent). * Previous maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing environment. * Strong mechanical skills with some electrical fault-finding experience. * Practical, hands-on approach with good problem-solving skills. * Fabrication or machinery modification experience would be advantageous. * Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of BRC standards would be beneficial but isn't essential. * Experience with encapsulation, powder processing, pouch filling or bottling machinery would be an advantage. Engineers from other fast-paced manufacturing or packaging environments are encouraged to apply. What's on Offer? * £45,000–£50,000 salary, depending on experience. * Opportunity to join a rapidly growing business. * Involvement in developing the engineering function and preventative maintenance systems. * Exposure to new machinery, production lines and expansion projects. * Overtime opportunities. * Company pension and Employee Assistance Programme. The role will initially operate 8am–4pm, with an anticipated move towards rotating 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm shifts as the engineering function develops. Some flexibility and occasional overtime will be required. Interested? Apply now to find out more
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Dunkeswell employer: Win Berry
At Winberry, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer for Solar Electricians, offering a dynamic work culture that values expertise and commitment. With ongoing contract work across the UK, our team enjoys immediate starts, weekly pay, and a strong pipeline of projects, ensuring stability and growth in the renewable energy sector. Join us to be part of a supportive network that fosters professional development and connects you with leading clients in both commercial and domestic installations.
