Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Interaction Recruitment
Cullompton · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£40,000 – £50,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Cullompton, Devon
Category
Engineering
Salary: Up to £50,(Apply online only) per year
Monday to Friday | Full-Time
Company Van Provided
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Fitter to join our team as a Field Service Engineer, covering Devon and Cornwall.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working on the road and has experience installing, maintaining and repairing machinery within manufacturing and food manufacturing environments.
The Role
You will travel to customer sites across Devon and Cornwall, including food factories and manufacturing facilities, carrying out a range of mechanical engineering duties, including:
Installing and commissioning machinery and equipment
Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs
Planned and reactive maintenance
Servicing and maintaining manufacturing machinery
Working within food manufacturing environments
Working directly with customers on site
Ensuring machinery is operating safely and efficiently
Food Safety Requirement
As the role involves working inside food manufacturing facilities, candidates will need to hold a Level 2 Food Safety / Food Hygiene Certificate.
Don't have one? No problem — full training will be provided. The course is approximately 3 hours and will be provided to ensure you are fully qualified to work safely within food production environments.
What We're Looking For
Previous experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Field Service Engineer or similar
Experience working with machinery in a manufacturing, production or food manufacturing environment
Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
Experience with machinery installation and maintenance
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Own tools required
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel throughout Devon and Cornwall
Level 2 Food Safety/Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to complete the training provided
What’s on Offer
Salary up to £50,(Apply online only)
Monday to Friday – no weekend working
Company van provided
Food Safety Level 2 training provided if required
Varied field-based role
Travel across Devon & Cornwall
Work with a range of manufacturing and food production machinery
Long-term career opportunity with an established business
If you're an experienced mechanical engineer looking for a Monday–Friday field-based role with a company van and a salary of up to £50,(Apply online only), we'd like to hear from you.
Email your application to: (url removed)
For more information, contact us on: (phone number removed)
Allocation number: INDTB
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