Maintenance Engineer

Professional Technical Ltd; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to enhance the performance of machinery and reduce downtime. This role offers training opportunities and a competitive salary starting at £47,430 and increasing based on experience. The successful candidate will be a time-served engineer with skills in mechanical and electrical systems, and benefits include corporate gym membership and well-being support.

Benefits

Corporate gym membership

On-site parking

Employee assistance program

Well-being and mental health support

Company pension with contributions

Charity printing support

Dentist on demand

Retail discount scheme

Qualifications

• Time served (apprenticeship trained) engineer.
• F.M.C.G. experience is preferable.
• Experience with PLCs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the performance of all machinery.
• Reduce engineering downtime and respond to failures.
• Undertake projects and assist with all site installations.

Skills

Fault finding on 3-phase control circuits

Experience with control systems

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ3 / ONC / HNC in Engineering

Job description

Due to the continued success of this manufacturing business, they are looking to expand the engineering team in the Leicestershire region. You will need to work as a Maintenance Engineer and be competent in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. There will be opportunities to learn from your peers and through internal and external training courses. You will join a team of engineers where you can use your skills to improve production on site and contribute to the continued growth of the team. This award-winning company has been established for over 30 years and is a leading manufacturer in their industry with multiple sites across the UK.

Salary and Shift Details

They are offering a salary package circa £47,430, working a permanent night shift. Salary increases to £50,749 in two increments following on-site experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintain and enhance the performance of all machinery.
2. Reduce engineering downtime and respond rapidly to machine failures and breakdowns.
3. Undertake projects and assist with all site installations.
4. Develop and improve planned maintenance schedules.
5. Maintain clear communication with management and colleagues.
6. Prioritise work within the engineering department.

Skills and Qualifications

• NVQ3 / ONC / HNC in Engineering.
• Time served (apprenticeship trained) engineer.
• F.M.C.G. experience is preferable.
• Fault finding on 3-phase control circuits (required).
• Experience with control systems (required).
• Experience with PLCs (preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail.

Benefits

• Starting salary £47,430, rising to £50,749.
• Permanent night shift (8 hours): Monday night to Saturday morning (9:30 pm - 5:30 am).
• Corporate gym membership.
• Dentist on demand, including access to advice, guidance, and prescriptions.
• Charity printing support, counselling, legal, and financial advice.
• Company pension (smart pension / salary sacrifice) with contributions starting at 4% from the employee and 5% from the employer.
• Well-being and mental health support, including one-on-one exercises for sleep, stress, and anxiety management.
• Employee assistance program - free.
• On-site parking.
• My staff shop (retail discount scheme).

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