Maintenance Engineer

Winnapaugcottages; Leicester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Leicester is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias. This role offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive work environment. The company values employee retention and invests in its workforce through ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

23 shifts leave plus your birthday off

Subsidised canteen

Generous staff discounts

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship trained engineer
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments is essential
• Recognised qualifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Carry out both reactive and planned maintenance on plant and equipment
• Minimise downtime by ensuring maximum equipment efficiency
• Maintain accurate documentation and CMMS records

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Multi-skilled with electrical bias

Maintenance efficiency

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

ONC / HNC

Job description

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Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer required for a well-established and globally respected food manufacturing company in Leicester, known for its strong brand and commitment to quality. With low staff turnover and a reputation for promoting from within, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with a company that truly invests in its people and its site. Most of the vacancies arise due to retirements or internal promotions, highlighting the strong retention and positive working culture.

The modern production facility has recently benefited from significant investment, ensuring they stay at the forefront of the industry with state-of-the-art equipment and systems.

Seeking a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (electrically biased) to join their established engineering team. You'll play a key role in keeping the operations running smoothly, working across both proactive and reactive maintenance activities.

What's in it for you?

• Salary of c£55,000
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• 4 on, 4 off shift pattern – rotating days and nights (12-hour shifts)
• 23 shifts leave plus your birthday off
• Subsidised canteen
• Generous staff discounts
  
  

Key Responsibilities Of a Maintenance Engineer

• Carry out both reactive and planned maintenance on plant, equipment, and systems
• Minimise downtime by working towards maximum equipment efficiency
• Support delivery of planned engineering tasks on time and in full
• Maintain documentation and CMMS records accurately
• Collaborate closely with production teams to meet daily targets
• Follow best practices in repair, manufacturing processes, and health & safety
• Contribute to ongoing cost-reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Apprenticeship trained engineer
• Recognised qualifications – City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or ideally ONC / HNC
• Multi-skilled with an electrical bias
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments is essential
  
  

Ready for a fresh challenge?

If you're a motivated and experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next step with a great company, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Repair and Maintenance

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