Maintenance Technician

SL/3H4J832 Posted: 02/04/2026

£42000 to £45000 Per: annum + Benefits: Excellent Overtime Rates, Pension, Life Assurance, Company Bonus
Exeter, South West,
Permanent

Maintenance Technician (Mech or Elec)

The Company:

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Technician with either Electrical or Mechanical or Multiskilled skill? In this 3 shift role (combining earlies, lates and nights) you will be responsible for the daily maintenance and repair (preventative and emergency) of a wide range of production and engineering machinery. You will work as part of a well established team of Maintenance Technicians and report into a Maintenance Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

Minimise production downtime by trouble shooting breakdowns and preventing reoccurrences.
Work with electrical and mechanical drawings and documentation undertake fault finding and modification of plant and equipment.
Use a Maintenance Management System carry out preventative/ 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 EHS Company policies.
Continuously enhance job knowledge through training and development opportunities.
Perform electrical and mechanical work, including fabrication, welding and some minor electrical installation work as required.

Requirements:

Successful completion of a time-served apprenticeship with a minimum level 3 qualification, BTEC/City and Guilds or equivalent.
Demonstrated multiskilled proficiency in industrial electrical AND/OR mechanical systems, including pneumatic/hydraulic systems, fabrication, and welding.
Proven competency in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical diagrams as well as troubleshooting control panels.
Ability to pass medical which includes assessments for working at height and in confined spaces.
Computer literacy and familiarity with office software applications.
Resilient, resourceful approach, with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Proactive work ethic, strong initiative, and the ability to operate independently within a shift team environment.

Pay and Hours:
Working across a 3 shift pattern - 3 shifts (earlies, lates and nights), attracting a salary of £42000 (with paid overtime available at £26-27phr)
Funded opportunities to study production and engineering qualifications
25 days annual holiday + bank holidays
Contributory pension
Health care cash back plan
Life insurance
Company bonus

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.