Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer for a full-time, shift-based role in Leicestershire. The successful candidate will provide preventative and corrective maintenance for advanced automation systems. Responsibilities include performing preventive and corrective maintenance, reporting failures and managing spare parts. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification in electrical/mechanical maintenance and practical experience in electromechanical systems. Strong problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive maintenance tasks including inspections and servicing.
• Perform corrective maintenance during fault situations.
• Report system/component failures and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of automation

Education

Relevant qualification in electrical / mechanical maintenance

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...