Maintenance Engineer

Wills Consultants Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking a motivated Maintenance Engineer based in Coalville. This position offers a salary of up to £52,000 plus benefits. The successful candidate will perform maintenance on automated equipment, troubleshoot faults, and support preventive maintenance. There is a clear path to advance into a Shift Leader role, where you will coordinate a team and oversee shifts. This role is perfect for those looking to grow in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career progression

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in maintenance of automated equipment
• Ability to manage shift handovers effectively
• Experience in a safety-focused work environment

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on automated equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults
• Support planning and execution of preventive maintenance schedules
• Maintain records of maintenance activities
• Collaborate with engineering teams on improvements

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical faults

Troubleshooting mechanical faults

Preventive maintenance planning

CMMS system usage

Collaboration in team settings

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Coalville
Shift Pattern: Panama Shift Pattern (Days and Nights)

Salary: Up to £52,000 + Benefits

Our client, a global leader in automation solutions, is seeking a motivated Maintenance Engineer to join their team at a major customer site in Coalville. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a highly automated, cutting-edge facilitywith a clear path to progress into a Shift Leader role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on a range of automated equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults and carry out corrective actions
• Support the planning and execution of preventive maintenance schedules
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using the CMMS system
• Assist in managing shift handovers and contribute to shift reports
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well‑organised working environment
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

If you demonstrate technical expertise, leadership qualities, and initiative, there will be an opportunity to step into a Shift Leader positiontaking on team coordination, mentoring responsibilities, and acting as the key contact during shifts.