Maintenance Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable UK manufacturing company seeks a Maintenance Engineer to work in modern facilities near Loughborough. The role offers a salary up to £52,000 with overtime available, providing opportunities to achieve earnings of £57,000 or more. The ideal candidate will maintain automated machinery, provide technical support, and perform planned maintenance. Experience in manufacturing is preferred, but training is available. The company values diversity and supports candidates with disabilities.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

23 shifts holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance-focused role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Basic fault-finding ability beneficial, electrical training can be given.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all automated plant machinery to minimize production downtime.
• Provide technical support on all projects, installations, and breakdowns.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPMs).

Skills

Maintenance in manufacturing

Electrical understanding

Fault-finding skills

Education

Time-served apprentice-training

Job description

The basics:

Pay: Up to £52,000 + Overtime available – earnings of £57,000 and upwards achievable

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

Industry: Manufacturing

Holidays: 23 shifts

Pension: Salary sacrifice scheme

Location: Near Loughborough

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Overview:

Working in modern, purpose built (clean and warm) manufacturing facilities we now require a site‑based Maintenance Engineer to join the team. Both mechanical and electrical engineers considered.

Key responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer role:

• Maintain service and repair all automated plant machinery to minimise production down time.
• Provide technical support on all projects, installations and breakdowns.
• Perform PPMs.

The ideal candidate / Maintenance Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Time‑served apprentice‑trained or above.
• Previous experience working in a maintenance‑focused role within a manufacturing/production environment or similar.
• An electrical understanding of 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 provide electrical courses offsite).

Commutable from:

Mountsorrel, Barrow upon Soar, Loughborough, Rothley, Leicester and surrounding areas.

Interested?

If you are interested in the Maintenance Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

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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