Maintenance Engineer

Industrial Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Shift allowance

Overtime opportunities

Company pension

Training and career development

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Industrial Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a motivated Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our busy maintenance department. You will perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to ensure production equipment and facilities run safely and efficiently.

We offer various shift patterns to suit different lifestyles, with opportunities for career progression and ongoing training within a supportive engineering team.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent).
• Multi-skilled with both electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial environments.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on production equipment.
• Minimise downtime through fault finding and repair.
• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Complete maintenance records using the CMMS.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to maintain performance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Health & Safety

Independent worker

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC or equivalent

Tools

PLC fault-finding

Conveyors & motors knowledge

Welding/fabrication (Desirable)

Job description

Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join Our Engineering Team

We are seeking experienced Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join our busy maintenance department. You'll play a key role in ensuring our production equipment and facilities operate safely and efficiently by carrying out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs.

We have opportunities across a variety of shift patterns, offering flexibility to suit different lifestyles.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on production equipment.
• Minimise downtime through effective fault finding and repair.
• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Complete maintenance records accurately using the CMMS.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities to enhance equipment reliability.
• Work closely with production and engineering colleagues to maintain operational performance.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent).
• Multi‑skilled with both electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• PLC fault‑finding experience.
• Knowledge of conveyors, motors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated equipment.
• 18th Edition electrical qualification.
• Welding or fabrication experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with shift allowance.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Employee benefits package.
• Stable employment within a supportive engineering team.
• Opportunities for career progression.

Apply Today

If you're a motivated Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today and become part of a team committed to engineering excellence and continuous improvement.