Maintenance Engineer

Nicholas Associates; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Leicester Forest East is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to work a 4 On, 4 Off shift pattern. The role offers a base salary of up to £50,000 per annum plus overtime, with an achievable earning potential of £56,000 and upwards. Candidates with both mechanical and electrical backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with training provided for electrical aspects. This position emphasizes maintaining, servicing, and repairing automated plant machinery, ensuring minimal production downtime.

Benefits

23 shifts holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Time served apprentice trained or above.
• Previous experience working in a maintenance focused role within a manufacturing/production environment or similar.
• An electrical understanding, including changing like-for-like parts and basic fault finding, would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• To maintain, service and repair all automated plant machinery to minimise production down time.
• Provide technical support on all projects, installations and breakdowns.
• PPMs (preventive planned maintenance).

Job description

Overview

Are you a Maintenance Engineer who wants to work a 4 On, 4 Off (6-6 - Days & Nights) shift pattern for a base salary of up to £50,000 per annum + overtime with an earning potential of £56,000 and upwards achievable? If so, then please read on! (Both mechanical and electrical engineers considered as training can be provided)

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Leicester

Shift: 4 On, 4 Off (6-6 - Days & Nights)

Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE + OT

Holidays: 23 shifts

Pension: Salary sacrifice scheme

Responsibilities

• To maintain, service and repair all automated plant machinery to minimise production down time.
• Provide technical support on all projects, installations and breakdowns.
• PPMs (preventive planned maintenance).

Requirements / Qualifications

• Time served apprentice trained or above.
• Previous experience working in a maintenance focused role within a manufacturing/production environment or similar.
• An electrical understanding, including changing like-for-like parts and basic fault finding, would be beneficial if you do not have electrical certifications (Electrical training can be given - the company provides electrical courses offsite).
• Commutable from: Leicester, Enderby, Hinckley, Wigston, Loughborough, Rothley and surrounding areas.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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