Skilled Labour Supply
Finding reliable, experienced engineering resource at short notice is one of the biggest challenges facing manufacturing and industrial sites. DEVA Maintenance Services supplies vetted multi-skilled maintenance engineers, mechanical specialists and electrical engineers who can integrate with your team and contribute from day one. Whether you need extra hands for a planned shutdown, contract cover for a permanent vacancy, or ongoing maintenance support to bridge a resource gap, we provide engineers with real production experience. Our people understand industrial equipment, safety protocols, and the pace of manufacturing environments. They arrive prepared, work professionally, and communicate clearly with your supervisors and operators. We handle the logistics so you can focus on keeping production running.
What this service includes
Our skilled labour supply service provides multi-skilled maintenance engineers who bring both mechanical and electrical capability to your site. Mechanical engineers handle specialist repairs, overhauls, installation work, and precision fitting on industrial machinery. Electrical engineers work on control systems, drives, instrumentation, motor control, and panel wiring. We supply shutdown labour teams for planned maintenance windows, ensuring you have enough skilled resource to complete the work within the available time. Project labour supports improvement works, installations, and relocations with engineers who can work independently or as part of your team. Temporary engineering support covers short-term gaps such as holidays, sick leave, or sudden resignations. Contract maintenance support provides ongoing resource for extended periods, giving you reliable engineering cover without the commitment and delay of permanent recruitment. Every engineer we supply is safety-conscious, professionally presented, and experienced in industrial environments.
Common problems we solve
- Breakdowns that cannot be responded to due to insufficient staff
- Repeat faults accumulating because the existing team is overstretched
- Poor reliability caused by inability to complete routine maintenance
- Poor handovers between agency staff and permanent teams
- Lack of engineering resource during shutdowns, holidays or vacancies
- Difficulty recruiting experienced industrial engineers quickly
- Project delays due to insufficient skilled labour
Suitable industries
We deliver this service across a wide range of manufacturing and industrial sectors.
How DEVA delivers the work
Call-out
Understanding your resource requirements, site specifics, and the skills needed for the role.
Site assessment
Evaluating skill requirements, safety inductions, PPE needs, and integration requirements.
Fault finding
Identifying gaps in coverage, skill mismatches, and resource risks that could affect production.
Repair
Deploying the right engineer or team with the skills, tools, and experience your site needs.
Reporting
Daily or weekly updates on work completed, issues found, progress made, and any concerns raised.
Follow-up actions
Ensuring continuity, managing handovers, adjusting resource levels, and planning ahead.
Why choose DEVA Maintenance Services
- 40+ years hands-on engineering experience in industrial environments
- Multi-skilled mechanical and electrical capability in one engineer
- Deep understanding of continuous improvement and OEE principles
- Rapid deployment — often within 24 hours for urgent requests
- Engineers who integrate with your team from day one
- Nationwide coverage with strong Yorkshire and East Midlands presence
Frequently asked questions
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Need maintenance support?
Call 07769 298893 or request engineering support online.
Other services
Preventative & Reactive Maintenance
Emergency breakdown response and planned maintenance that keeps production running.
Condition Monitoring & Remedial Works
Catch developing failures early with structured inspections and targeted remedial engineering.
PPM Creation & Implementation
Build a structured planned preventative maintenance system that actually gets followed.