Maintenance Engineer

Peaple Talent; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering organization is looking for a Maintenance Engineer in Leicester. This hands-on role requires experience in maintenance engineering and offers competitive pay and enhanced overtime rates. Responsibilities include servicing, inspections, and troubleshooting machinery in a dynamic environment. Join a supportive team and further develop your skills with ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Enhanced overtime rates

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance engineering environment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and inspections to a high standard.
• Respond to breakdowns with efficient fault diagnosis.
• Complete all maintenance documentation accurately.

Skills

Maintenance engineering experience

Diagnostic and fault-finding ability

Knowledge of mechanical machinery

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer – Location: Leicester

Hours: Monday to Friday with alternate Saturdays. Shifts: Shift 1 09:00-18:00 (Mon-Fri) and 07:00-11:00 (Sat); Shift 2 07:00-16:00 (Mon-Fri).

Pay: £19.29 per hour (Tariff 1) | £28.94 overtime (Tariff 2) | £38.58 Sundays (Tariff 3).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy engineering team within a well-established organisation. This is a hands-on role working with a wide range of equipment, where no two days are the same.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and inspections to a high standard.
• Respond to breakdowns with efficient fault diagnosis and reactive maintenance.
• Undertake welding and fabrication work as required.
• Complete all maintenance documentation accurately and on time.
• Attend internal and external training to continually develop your skills.

About You

• Proven experience in a maintenance engineering environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of mechanical machinery, hydraulics and electrics.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability.
• A positive “can-do” attitude and the ability to work independently.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience working on baling press machines would be an advantage, but training will be provided for the right candidate.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with enhanced overtime rates.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A varied role within a supportive team environment.
• The chance to work on a broad range of equipment, developing specialist skills.

Interested? Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career with a company that values skill, dedication and development.