Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer in Leicestershire. The role involves providing preventative and corrective maintenance for advanced automation systems, requiring a relevant qualification and some hands-on experience in electromechanical maintenance. This shift-based position guarantees a long weekend every other week, contributing to a supportive customer site.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of automation systems

Hands-on electromechanical maintenance

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...