Maintenance Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in the East Midlands. The role offers a salary up to £50,000 per annum plus overtime, with an earning potential of £56,000. Applicants should have a background in manufacturing maintenance, and both mechanical and electrical skills are welcome. The position involves shifts of 4 On, 4 Off in modern facilities. Training for electrical skills is available.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Diversity and inclusion policy

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production maintenance role preferred.
• Understanding of basic electrical components is advantageous.
• Ability to work shifts in a 4 On, 4 Off pattern.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair automated plant machinery to minimize downtime.
• Provide technical support for projects and breakdowns.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).

Skills

Maintenance skills

Basic fault finding

Technical support

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent training

Job description

• Salary: £48000 - £50000 per annum + + overtime = earnings of £56k and upwards
• Posted on: 22nd Oct 2025
• Job Reference: JN -052025-62797_1761133387

Are you a Maintenance Engineer who wants to work a 4 On, 4 Off (6-6 - Days & Nights) shift pattern for a base salary of up to £50,000 per annum + overtime with an earning potential of £56,000 and upwards achievable? If so, then please read on! (Both mechanical and electrical engineers considered as training can be provided)

The basics:

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Industry: Manufacturing

Shift: 4 On, 4 Off (6-6 - Days & Nights)

Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE + OT

Holidays: 23 shifts

Pension: Salary sacrifice scheme

Overview:

Working in modern, purpose built (clean and warm) manufacturing facilities we now require a site-based Maintenance Engineer to join the team. Both mechanical and electrical engineers considered.

Key responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer role:

• To maintain service and repair all automated plant machinery to minimise production down time.
• Provide technical support on all projects, installations and breakdowns
• PPM's

The ideal candidate / Maintenance Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Time served apprentice trained or above
• Previous experience working in a maintenance focused role within a manufacturing/production environment or similar
• An electrical understanding changing like for like parts and basic fault finding would be beneficial if you do not have electrical certifications (Electrical training can be given - the company provide electrical courses offsite)

Commutable from: Leicester, Enderby, Hinckley, Wigston, Loughborough, Rothley and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Maintenance Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 01332360055.