Maintenance Engineer

Mego Employment is working in partnership with a respected and long-standing manufacturing company based in Plymouth.

Known for their commitment to quality and continuous improvement, the company is now looking to strengthen their engineering team with a Maintenance Engineer who brings strong electrical expertise and solid mechanical understanding.

About the Role:
This is a hands-on position involving a broad range of maintenance tasks, with a particular focus on electrical systems.

You'll play a key role in keeping plant machinery operating safely and efficiently, supporting both planned maintenance and reactive repair work.

What You'll Need:

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  A time-served apprenticeship or relevant electrical qualifications

  
  


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  Mechanical knowledge and experience in a production or factory setting

  
  


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  Experience working with CNC machinery is desirable

  
  


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  IOSH certification is an advantage

  
  


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  Clear communication skills — you'll work closely with engineers, production staff, and shift leaders

  
  


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  The ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through safely and effectively

  
  

Key Responsibilities:

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  Diagnose and repair electrical faults, including motors, panels, sensors, and control systems

  
  


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  Carry out planned preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and minimise downtime

  
  


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  Interpret technical drawings, electrical diagrams, and schematics

  
  


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  Safely isolate and work on electrical circuits and mechanical equipment in line with site and statutory safety procedures

  
  


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  Support equipment start-up and shutdown processes, including steam and water systems

  
  


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  Monitor machinery performance and take appropriate action when issues arise

  
  


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  Provide responsive, hands-on support to the wider production team as required

  
  

Qualifications Required:

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  Recognised electrical qualifications suitable for a maintenance engineering role (e.g.
  
  NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition)

  
  


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  Mechanical understanding, supported by experience or relevant certification, is preferred

  
  

Shift Pattern:

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  Rotating shifts: 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00, Monday to Friday

  
  

Mego Employment Ltd operates as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary assignments.