Maintenance Engineer

Stirling Warrington; Beckingthorpe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer in Leicester is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure production machinery operates efficiently. In this role, you'll manage both reactive and planned maintenance while collaborating closely with production teams. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, relevant engineering qualifications, and a proactive attitude. The company offers excellent benefits including private medical healthcare, a pension, and 22 days of holiday.

Benefits

Private medical healthcare scheme

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

22 days holiday

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical fault finding skills required.
• Relevant engineering qualifications are necessary.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose faults and perform reactive maintenance quickly.
• Conduct routine servicing and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

Problem solving

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC, Degree)

Job description

Job Title : Maintenance Engineer Location : Leicester Salary : £49,500 Shift Pattern : 4 on 4 off days / nights A well established manufacturer based in Leicesteris seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team.

This is a great opportunity to work within a fast paced production environment that values reliability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

The business offers excellent long term career prospects and a supportive working culture.

Benefits

• Private medical healthcare scheme
• Pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• 22 days holiday

About the Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a key role in keeping our production lines running smoothly.

You'll be responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance, working closely with production teams to ensure minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance on production machinery.

Diagnose faults and perform reactive maintenance quickly and effectively.

Conduct routine servicing and preventative maintenance activities.

Support continuous improvement and site development projects.

Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures.

What We're Looking For

Strong mechanical and electrical fault finding skills.

Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC, Degree) A proactive attitude and strong problem solving abilities.

Experience in the food manufacturing industry is a bonus.

If you are interested in this role or any other maintenance role based in the East Midlands get in touch with Josh from Stirling Warrington.