Maintenance Engineer

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment; Anstey; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading food manufacturing company in Anstey, England is seeking Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join a well-structured engineering team. The role offers long-term career potential with ongoing training and development, a competitive salary of approximately £56k, and a quarterly bonus. Suitable candidates should have strong electrical or mechanical skills, relevant qualifications, and a proactive mindset. The position includes hands-on maintenance responsibilities within a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus (£1,200 - £3,000 annually)

Subsidised canteen

Staff discounts

23 Shifts leave + birthday off

Critical Illness Cover

Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Electric Cars

Discounted gym membership

Ongoing training & development tailored to goals

Qualifications

• Time-served or apprenticeship-trained engineer.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on engineering support to keep production running smoothly.
• Perform both reactive and planned maintenance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Proactive mindset

Team player

Education

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

Job description

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 and well-structured engineering team.

This is not a firefighting role — you'll be part of a large, well-invested factory with healthy maintenance budgets, strong processes, and a supportive team ethos. The company actively invests in its people and equipment, with a clear focus on training, career progression, and future-focused engineering improvements.

If you have strong electrical or mechanical skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced but well-managed environment, this Maintenance Engineer role could be a great fit for you.

Benefits

• Salary of c£56k
• Quarterly Bonus (£1,200 - £3,000 annually)
• Subsidised canteen
• Staff discounts
• 23 Shifts leave + your birthday off!
• Critical Illness Cover, Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Electric Cars, Discounted gym membership, plus more…
• Ongoing training & development tailored to your goals

Shift Pattern

4 on 4 off - Days and Nights (12 hour shifts): 06:30 - 18:30 / 18:30 - 06:30 (blocks of 4)

Key Responsibilities of Maintenance Engineer

• Deliver hands‑on engineering support to keep production running smoothly
• Perform both reactive and planned maintenance
• Use CMMS system to record and track maintenance activities
• Work closely with production to meet performance goals
• Follow safety and repair best practices at all times
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost‑saving initiatives
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive engineering team with a strong culture of teamwork

What We’re Looking For

• Time‑served or apprenticeship‑trained engineer
• Relevant engineering qualifications (C&G/NVQ Level 3 or ONC/HNC preferred)
• Strong electrical skillset
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• A positive, proactive mindset and a team player
• Eagerness to grow, learn, and contribute to a forward‑thinking engineering department

To Apply

If you’re an experienced Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with long‑term career potential in a stable, forward‑thinking company — we’d love to hear from you!