Maintenance Engineer

Austin Fraser; Anstey; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. This role offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility with a strong commitment to employee development and a positive working culture. You'll be responsible for both proactive and reactive maintenance, ensuring operational efficiency while collaborating closely with production teams. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of perks, including generous leave and a quarterly bonus scheme. If you're ready to take your engineering career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

23 shifts leave plus birthday off

Subsidised canteen

Generous staff discounts

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship trained with multi-skilled capabilities and electrical bias.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Minimise downtime by ensuring maximum equipment efficiency.
• Collaborate with production teams to meet daily targets.

Skills

Problem-solving

Proactive mindset

Multi-skilled engineering

Health & Safety compliance

Education

Apprenticeship

City & Guilds

NVQ Level 3

ONC / HNC

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer required for a well-established and globally respected food manufacturing company in Leicester, known for its strong brand and commitment to quality. With low staff turnover and a reputation for promoting from within, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with a company that truly invests in its people and its site. Most of the vacancies arise due to retirements or internal promotions, highlighting the strong retention and positive working culture.

The modern production facility has recently benefited from significant investment, ensuring they stay at the forefront of the industry with state-of-the-art equipment and systems.

Seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (electrically biased) to join their established engineering team. You'll play a key role in keeping the operations running smoothly, working across both proactive and reactive maintenance activities.

What's in it for you?

1. Salary of c£55,000
2. Quarterly bonus scheme
3. 4 on, 4 off shift pattern - rotating days and nights (12-hour shifts)
4. 23 shifts leave plus your birthday off
5. Subsidised canteen
6. Generous staff discounts

Key Responsibilities of a Maintenance Engineer:

1. Carry out both reactive and planned maintenance on plant, equipment, and systems
2. Minimise downtime by working towards maximum equipment efficiency
3. Support delivery of planned engineering tasks on time and in full
4. Maintain documentation and CMMS records accurately
5. Collaborate closely with production teams to meet daily targets
6. Follow best practices in repair, manufacturing processes, and health & safety
7. Contribute to ongoing cost-reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For:

1. Apprenticeship trained engineer
2. Recognised qualifications - City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or ideally ONC / HNC
3. Multi-skilled with an electrical bias
4. Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
5. Experience in manufacturing or production environments is essential

Ready for a fresh challenge?

If you're a motivated and experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next step with a great company, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career!

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