Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection - Manufacturing & Industry Recruitment Specialists; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Selection - Manufacturing & Industry Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Maintenance Engineer – Multi-Skilled to join a heavy industrial site in Leicester. You will maintain, repair and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment while contributing to continuous improvement projects within a skilled engineering team.

The role requires a strong electrical bias, PLC fault-finding experience, and knowledge of 3-phase electrics, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled maintenance engineer with a strong electrical bias.
• Experience with PLC fault-finding is required.
• Experience working with 3-phase electrics, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Support continuous improvement projects within a team of engineers.
• Respond to breakdowns and ensure smooth operation of plant and processes.

Skills

Electrical bias

PLC fault-finding

Hydraulic knowledge

Pneumatic knowledge

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

Electrical qualification

Job description

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer – Multi‑Skilled
Location: Leicester
Salary: Basic up to £48,000 plus Benefits
Shift: Earlies, Lates and Nights – 5 week Rotating

Job Role of the Maintenance Engineer.

A standout opportunity has become available for a Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical background to join a leading heavy industrial manufacturing organisation. Working within a team of engineers, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leader within their industry and further develop yourself.

You will be responsible for maintenance, repair, breakdown and the smooth operation of the manufacturing equipment as well as an active role in continuous improvement projects.

Sector – Manufacturing

Non‑Negotiable Requirements of the Maintenance Engineer

• Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias.
• Hold some form of Electrical qualification.

Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

• Ideally worked within a manufacturing environment previously.
• Worked to 3‑Phase Electrics as well as sound hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge and experience.
• PLC Fault‑Finding experience.
• Be a self‑starter as well as a team player.
• Be willing to work a Earlies, Lates & Nights shift pattern. You will only do 1 week of Night Shift every 5 weeks.

Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

• Worked on continuous improvement projects.
• Worked within a heavy industrial environment

The Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

• Employment with a stable and well‑established organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to work in a state of the art facility and the chance for excellent development and progression.
• Only 1 week of Nights shift every 5 weeks.