Maintenance Engineer

SF Recruitment (Nottingham); Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer for a full-time shift-based role, located in Leicestershire. The successful candidate will provide preventative and corrective maintenance for advanced automation systems. Key responsibilities include conducting inspections, repairs, and maintenance tasks, while ensuring high standards of housekeeping. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in electromechanical maintenance. A strong problem-solving ability and knowledge of automation systems are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• A few years of hands-on experience in electromechanical maintenance or similar automation systems.
• Knowledge of cost implications in maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive maintenance tasks including inspections, adjustments, servicing, and spare part replacements.
• Perform corrective maintenance during fault situations such as repairs, adjustments, and part replacements.
• Accurately report system/component failures, maintenance tasks, and spare usage via the CMMS system.
• Assist in the management of on-site spare parts warehouse.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in facilities.

Skills

Strong problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of automation systems

Education

Relevant qualification in electrical / mechanical maintenance and automation

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Leicestershire

Contract: Full-time, Shift-based (3-2-2 Shift Pattern, with the rota ensuring a long weekend every other week).

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our customer support team, providing preventative and corrective maintenance for advanced automation systems. This role involves working in shifts (3-2-2, days and nights) to ensure 24 / 7 support at a customer site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive maintenance tasks including inspections, adjustments, servicing, and spare part replacements.
• Perform corrective maintenance during fault situations such as repairs, adjustments, and part replacements.
• Accurately report system / component failures, maintenance tasks, and spare usage via the CMMS system.
• Assist in the management of on‑site spare parts warehouse.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in facilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualification in electrical / mechanical maintenance and automation.
• A few years of hands‑on experience in electromechanical maintenance or similar automation systems.
• Knowledge of automation and electromechanical systems, with an awareness of cost implications in maintenance.

Skills

Strong problem‑solving abilities with the capability to identify a...