Maintenance Engineer

SF Recruitment (Nottingham); Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to provide preventative and corrective maintenance for advanced automation systems in Leicestershire. The role involves working a shift pattern (3-2-2) to ensure 24/7 support at a customer site. Relevant qualifications in electrical or mechanical maintenance and a few years of hands-on experience in similar systems are required. The successful candidate will manage maintenance tasks, report system failures, and maintain housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• A few years of hands-on experience in electromechanical maintenance or similar automation systems.
• Awareness of cost implications in maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive maintenance tasks including inspections, adjustments, servicing, and spare part replacements.
• Perform corrective maintenance during fault situations such as repairs, adjustments, and part replacements.
• Accurately report system/component failures, maintenance tasks, and spare usage via the CMMS system.
• Assist in the management of on-site spare parts warehouse.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in facilities.

Skills

Strong problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of automation systems

Education

Relevant qualification in electrical/mechanical maintenance and automation

Job description

Job Description

Job Title : Maintenance Engineer

Location : Leicestershire

Contract : Full-time, Shift-based (3-2-2 Shift Pattern, with the rota ensuring a long weekend every other week).

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our customer support team, providing preventative and corrective maintenance for advanced automation systems. This role involves working in shifts (3-2-2, days and nights) to ensure 24 / 7 support at a customer site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive maintenance tasks including inspections, adjustments, servicing, and spare part replacements.
• Perform corrective maintenance during fault situations such as repairs, adjustments, and part replacements.
• Accurately report system / component failures, maintenance tasks, and spare usage via the CMMS system.
• Assist in the management of on-site spare parts warehouse.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in facilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualification in electrical / mechanical maintenance and automation.
• A few years of hands‑on experience in electromechanical maintenance or similar automation systems.
• Knowledge of automation and electromechanical systems, with an awareness of cost implications in maintenance.

Skills

Strong problem‑solving abilities with the capability to identify a...