Maintenance Technician


Company:	Meridian Business Support
Salary:	£42,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Exeter, EX2 7HF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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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.

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