Production Engineering Lead

Maintenance Technician

Location:

Exeter, Devon

Salary: £45,000 – £47,500 per annum

Shift: Weekly three‑shift rotation, Monday to Friday (6am‑2pm, 2pm‑10pm, 10pm‑6am alternately)

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full‑Time

About the Role

Butler Rose is proud to be recruiting for a Maintenance Technician on behalf of a leading employer in Exeter. This is a permanent, full‑time opportunity offering a choice of shift patterns and a highly competitive salary package.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimise production downtime by fault finding and resolving equipment breakdowns, preventing reoccurrences.
• Perform preventative and planned maintenance on industrial equipment and building infrastructure.
• Use mechanical and electrical drawings and documentation to undertake fault finding and modifications to industrial machines and equipment.
• Contribute to improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment reliability and eliminating recurring faults.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to all company EHS policies.
• Continuously enhance job knowledge through on‑site experience, training, and development opportunities.

Requirements

• Completion of a time‑served apprenticeship with a minimum Level 3 qualification (BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrated proficiency in industrial maintenance and fault finding on electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems.
• Proven competency in reading and interpreting electrical and/or mechanical diagrams, and fault finding in control panels on industrial systems.
• Experience in PLCs, fabrication, welding, or vacuum technology is advantageous.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with office software applications is an advantage.
• Resilient, resourceful approach with sound judgement and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to pass a medical assessment, including working at height and in confined spaces.
• Proactive work ethic, strong initiative, and the ability to operate independently within a shift team environment.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV and a covering letter. For more information, contact Butler Rose today.

Location:

Exeter, Devon

Salary: £45,000 – £47,500 per annum

Shift: Weekly three‑shift rotation, Monday to Friday (6am‑2pm, 2pm‑10pm, 10pm‑6am alternating)

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full‑Time

About the Role

Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting for a Multiskilled Maintenance Technician on behalf of a leading employer in the Exeter area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking maintenance team in a permanent, full‑time role with a structured shift pattern and excellent salary.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimise production downtime by troubleshooting breakdowns and preventing reoccurrences.
• Work with electrical and mechanical drawings and documentation to undertake fault finding and modification of plant and equipment.
• Use a Maintenance Management System to carry out preventative and planned maintenance work.
• Contribute to improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment reliability and reducing recurring issues.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to all company EHS policies.
• Continuously enhance job knowledge through training and development opportunities.
• Perform electrical and mechanical work, including fabrication, welding, and minor electrical installation as required.

Requirements

• Completion of a time‑served apprenticeship with a minimum Level 3 qualification (BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Recent experience demonstrating multiskilled proficiency in electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, fabrication, and welding.
• Experience in vacuum technology is advantageous but not essential.
• Proven competency in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical diagrams, as well as troubleshooting control panels.
• Ability to pass a medical assessment, including working at height and in confined spaces.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with office software applications.
• Resilient, resourceful approach with sound judgement and decision‑making skills.
• Proactive work ethic, strong initiative, and the ability to operate independently within a…