Maintenance Technician
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent Overtime Rates, Pension, Life Assurance, Company Bonus |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, South West, EX2 7HF |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59614079 |
Summary
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.
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.
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