Engineer

ELIS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and ongoing development

Career progression within Elis

Stability of an international group

Supportive environment and team

29 Days Holiday

Job summary

Elis in Leicester is seeking a skilled maintenance engineer to keep our operation running safely and efficiently. You will perform planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across machinery, electrical and control systems to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.

You will diagnose faults, implement repairs, and collaborate with production teams to optimise performance in a fast-paced environment. Elis supports training and progression within the business.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years' experience in a manufacturing, production or process-driven environment.
• Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Logical, methodical fault-finding approach.
• Self-motivated with ability to make quick operational decisions.
• Commitment to safe engineering practices and risk awareness.
• Ability to collaborate with Production and other site teams.
• Experience maintaining and documenting PPM and maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned, preventive and reactive maintenance across site machinery, equipment and infrastructure to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and fix mechanical and electrical faults, identifying root causes and implementing safe, effective repairs.
• Maintain equipment and site infrastructure to high standards and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and overall site performance.
• Build strong working relationships with Operations and other site teams and communicate issues clearly.
• Ensure all activities comply with site Health & Safety requirements and safe systems of work.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the CMMS system.
• Support equipment upgrades and wider engineering projects to improve site operations.

Skills

3 years engineering experience

Multi-skilled

Electrical & mechanical knowledge

Fault-finding

Proactive

Safety-first

Communication & teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

Job description

• Leicester
• Full-time
• Permanent

About Elis

About a career with Elis At Elis, we're more than a leading provider of textile, hygiene and facility services. We're an international business helping organisations across a wide range of industries operate safely, efficiently and sustainably. Our people are at the heart of our success. We believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. From investing in professional development to recognising individual contributions, we're committed to helping our people grow and achieve their ambitions. We're proud of the recognition we've received for our commitment to people, sustainability and responsible business practices:

• World's Best Companies – Recognised among the world's leading employers, reflecting our commitment to building a great place to work.
• EcoVadis Platinum Medal – Recognition of our commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.
• CIPD People Management Awards 2024 – Elis UK won Best Employee Engagement Experience Initiative for our Employee Voice programme, recognising our commitment to listening to our people and acting on their feedback.

Whether you're building your career in operations, engineering, logistics, sales or one of our support functions, you'll be joining a business that values teamwork, encourages new ideas and provides opportunities to develop and progress. At Elis, you're not just joining a business. You're joining a team where your contribution matters and your career can grow.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a skilled, hands-on Engineer to join our team at our Leicester site, playing an important role in keeping our operation running safely, efficiently and reliably. Working within our Engineering team, you'll support the performance and reliability of our site, machinery and equipment through planned and preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, fault-finding and remedial engineering works. This is a varied engineering role within a fast-paced operational environment where your technical knowledge and problem-solving skills can make a genuine difference. You'll work closely with our operational teams to minimise downtime, improve equipment performance and help keep our site moving. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute ideas, support site improvements and develop your skills as part of a business that believes in investing in its people.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Keeping our operation moving – Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across site machinery, equipment and infrastructure to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.
• Fault-finding and problem-solving – Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, identify root causes and implement effective repairs and solutions safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining our assets – Help ensure our equipment and site infrastructure are maintained to a high standard and operating as efficiently as possible.
• Improving performance – Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and overall site performance.
• Working with Operations – Build strong relationships with Production and other site teams, responding to engineering requirements and communicating effectively when issues arise.
• Putting safety first – Ensure engineering activities are carried out in line with site Health & Safety requirements, safe systems of work and relevant engineering standards.
• Maintaining high standards – Complete inspections, PPM records and engineering documentation accurately using our CMMS system.
• Supporting improvement projects – Contribute to equipment upgrades, remedial works and wider engineering projects that improve the operation for the future.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a practical Engineer who enjoys getting to the root of a problem and working in a busy operational environment.

You’ll Ideally Bring

• Engineering experience – Around 3 years' experience within a manufacturing, production or process-driven environment.
• Multi-skilled capability – Strong practical mechanical and electrical engineering skills.
• Technical knowledge – Experience working with areas such as electrical circuits, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Fault-finding expertise – A logical and methodical approach to diagnosing problems, with the ability to interpret relevant engineering drawings and schematics.
• A proactive approach – Self-motivated, comfortable making decisions and able to react quickly to operational requirements.
• A safety-first mindset – An understanding of safe engineering practices and the importance of identifying and communicating potential risks.
• Strong communication and teamwork – The ability to build effective working relationships with Engineering, Production and colleagues across the wider site.
• Attention to detail – Comfortable maintaining accurate PPM and maintenance records using a CMMS system.
• Flexibility – Willingness to occasionally travel to other Elis locations or external training facilities when required.

Great to Have

• Engineering NVQ Level 3 or 4, BTEC, City & Guilds, HND or equivalent
• An apprentice-trained engineering background
• Industrial laundry or another high-volume production environment
• Steam systems and chemical water treatment, including BG01 or BOAS accreditation
• Water networks and heat recovery systems
• Electronic component fault-finding and testing
• BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations
• Inspection and Testing – City & Guilds 2391-52
• Fabrication and welding
• Permit to Work (PTW), risk assessment and contractor control
• Legionella control and ACOP L8
• Small to medium-sized engineering projects, Six Sigma or CAPEX experience
• IOSH Managing Safely

Most importantly, we're looking for someone with strong practical engineering skills, a safety-first mindset and a genuine desire to solve problems and keep our operation performing at its best.

What We Offer

As part of Elis, you'll join a supportive and established international business where your contribution is valued.

We Offer

• A competitive salary
• Training and ongoing development
• Opportunities to progress your career within Elis
• The stability and opportunities that come with being part of an international organisation
• A supportive working environment where your ideas and contribution matter
• 29 Days Holiday

Working Pattern

This role operates on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, providing a good balance between working days and time off. You will work four consecutive shifts followed by four consecutive days off, on a rotating shift pattern covering both days and nights.