Maintenance Engineer

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment; Anstey; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Leicester is seeking Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join their team. This role offers a salary of c£55k, with quarterly bonuses and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will possess strong electrical or mechanical skills. Substantial benefits include subsidized canteen, staff discounts, and a structured shift pattern for work-life balance.

Benefits

Salary of c£55k

Quarterly Bonus (£1,200-£3,000 per year)

Subsidised canteen

Staff discounts

23 shifts leave + your birthday off

Critical Illness Cover

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Time-served/apprenticeship-trained engineer.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong mechanical or electrical skillset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on engineering support to keep production running smoothly.
• Perform both reactive and planned maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Keep maintenance records up to date using the CMMS system.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Team player

Positive mindset

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications (C&G/NVQ Level 3 or ONC/HNC preferred)

Job description

Overview

Join a market leading food manufacturing company operating in a modern, high-tech production facility in Leicester. We're seeking Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to support a growing engineering team. If you have strong electrical or mechanical skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this role could be a great fit for you and offers real career progression opportunity.

Benefits

• Salary of c£55k
• Quarterly Bonus - (£1,200-£3,000 per year)
• Optional O/T to increase earnings
• Subsidised canteen
• Staff discounts
• 23 Shifts leave + your birthday off
• Critical Illness Cover, Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Electric Cars, Discounted gym membership plus more

Shift Pattern

4 on 4 off Shifts - Days and Nights (12 hour) 06.30 - 18.30 and 18.30 - 06.30 (blocks of 4)

Key responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on engineering support to keep production running smoothly
• Perform both reactive and planned maintenance on plant and equipment
• Keep maintenance records up to date using our CMMS system
• Work closely with production to meet daily performance goals
• Follow safety and repair best practices at all times
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives

Qualifications / Experience

• Time-served/apprenticeship-trained engineer
• Relevant engineering qualifications (C&G/NVQ Level 3 or ONC/HNC preferred)
• Strong mechanical or electrical skillset
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Positive, proactive mindset and a team player

How to apply

If you are an experienced multi skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge at a great company please apply!