Maintenance Engineer

Stirling Warrington; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer for a permanent role in Loughborough. You will ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant and machinery, performing both reactive and planned maintenance. The ideal candidate has strong engineering skills and experience in a manufacturing environment. This role requires shift work and offers a competitive salary of £50,000 along with various benefits.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health care cash back plans

Death in service

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven multi-skilled engineering experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and building maintenance capabilities including control systems and utilities.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform both planned and reactive electrical and mechanical maintenance across multiple sites.
• Maintain machinery, equipment, and tools to ensure safety and optimal performance.
• Investigate and diagnose causes of breakdowns and faults.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering experience

Mechanical maintenance capabilities

Electrical maintenance capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (days/nights)

Locations: Loughborough

Salary: £50,000

Benefits:

• 23 days annual leave bank holidays
• Health care cash back plans
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development opportunities

The Role

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join a busy, 24/7 operation. This permanent, full-time role operates on a rotating shift pattern, with occasional out-of-hours attendance required. Travel between the two locations will be necessary.

Reporting to the Engineering Shift Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of plant and machinery that supports continuous manufacturing and supply chain activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform both planned and reactive electrical and mechanical maintenance across multiple sites
• Maintain machinery, equipment, and tools to ensure safety and optimal performance
• Collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime and implement preventative maintenance
• Investigate and diagnose causes of breakdowns and faults, ensuring repairs are recorded for trend analysis
• Manage the safe and efficient use of materials including consumables and chemicals
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, health and safety regulations, and quality standards
• Maintain and improve engineering systems such as CMMS, KPIs, shift handovers, audits, and safety reviews
• Coordinate and oversee third-party engineering contractors on site
• Safeguard the wellbeing of all site personnel

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven multi-skilled engineering experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and building maintenance capabilities including control systems and utilities
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and their practical application
• Knowledge of health & safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience working shift patterns, including night shifts, ideally on automated sites
• Excellent communication skills with a logical, methodical approach to problem-solving
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and challenging situations calmly and efficiently
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is advantageous but not essential

If you are a multi-skilled maintenance engineer based in Loughborough get in touch with Josh Sharkey from Stirling Warrington for this role or any other role in the East Midlands.