Maintenance Engineer

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,150 - 67,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Shifts holiday off

Canteen

Staff discount

Critical illness

EV salary sacrifice

Gym discount

Training & development

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a food manufacturing site in Leicestershire. You will ensure automated production equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance.

The role requires strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience, time-served via an apprenticeship or equivalent, and a proactive, collaborative approach to improve reliability and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship or be time-served.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, ONC or HNC in Engineering.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
• Previous experience within food manufacturing or another fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across automated production machinery
• Diagnose and fault‑find electrical and mechanical systems
• Record maintenance activity using the CMMS system
• Support continuous improvement projects to increase reliability and reduce downtime
• Work closely with Production and Engineering colleagues to maximise plant performance
• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and engineering compliance

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Maintenance experience

Team collaboration

Proactive attitude

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or time-served

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / ONC / HNC in Engineering

Tools

CMMS system

Job description

Salary & Benefits

Salary c£59,000
Quarterly Bonus (£1,200-£3,000 per year)
23 shifts holiday plus your birthday off
Subsidised canteen
Staff discount scheme
Critical Illness Cover
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Discounted gym membership
Ongoing technical training and career development
Excellent long-term progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across automated production machinery
• Diagnose and fault‑find electrical and mechanical systems
• Record maintenance activity using the CMMS system
• Support continuous improvement projects to increase reliability and reduce downtime
• Work closely with Production and Engineering colleagues to maximise plant performance
• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and engineering compliance

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship or be time‑served
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, ONC or HNC in Engineering
• Strong electrical fault‑finding and maintenance experience
• Previous experience within food manufacturing or another fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative engineering team

About the Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the site’s highly automated production equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably.

Shift Pattern

4 on 4 off Days & Nights
06:30 - 18:30 / 18:30 - 06:30