Maintenance Engineer

Stirling Warrington; Thurcaston; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Thurcaston, England, offering a competitive salary of £54,848 per year. The role involves ensuring the reliability and maintenance of manufacturing equipment through hands-on responsibilities including preventative maintenance and fault finding. Ideal candidates should have at least 4 years of experience and a Level 3 qualification in a maintenance discipline. Additional benefits include a fully expensed 18-month training plan and quarterly performance bonuses.

Benefits

18 month fully expensed training plan

Quarterly bonuses

Discounted healthcare scheme

Relocation & visa sponsorship

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience as a multi-skilled maintenance engineer in an industrial environment.
• Electrical bias with some form of electrical paperwork.
• Engineers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including applicants from an Ex-Forces background.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks to high safety and quality standards.
• Support and coach the autonomous maintenance team.
• Lead root cause analysis sessions and support process improvements.

Skills

Experience with PLCs

Fault finding skills

Root cause analysis

Preventative maintenance

Education

Level 3 qualification (NVQ, City and Guilds, HNC)

Tools

Industrial maintenance tools

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer – Leicester – £54,848 per year – 4 on 4 off days/nights, 12 hour shifts.

Benefits

• 18 month fully expensed training plan including courses at MGTS, 18th edition, Inspection and Testing (2391), gas training, steam training and more
• 15% Combined pension (10% Employer, 5% Employee)
• Quarterly bonuses of up to 5% of salary based on site performance – Earn an extra £1,300 to £3,000 annually
• 23 Days Holiday, your birthday off. Option to buy and sell up to 3 more
• Discounted healthcare scheme

About the Role

We\'re looking for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our high-performing team. You\'ll be the technical expert on-site, ensuring the smooth running, reliability, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment. This role is hands-on, focused on preventative maintenance, fault finding, root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks to high safety and quality standards
• Support and coach the autonomous maintenance team
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal procedures
• Lead root cause analysis sessions and support process improvements
• Manage technical documentation and provide feedback to improve maintenance plans
• Take ownership of your assigned area and lead technical problem-solving

Additional Benefits

• Relocation & visa sponsorship (if eligible)
• Overtime opportunities
• PPE & uniform provided and maintained on-site
• Healthcare benefits: Virtual GP (includes family), digital physio
• Discounts: Staff shop, cycle to work, electric car scheme
• Canteen: Subsidised meals
• Free on-site parking
• Family-friendly policies: Extended parental leave, long-service rewards

Job requirements

• Minimum of 4 years experience as a multi-skilled maintenance engineer in an industrial environment
• Experienced working on PLCs and inverters
• Engineers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply including applicants from an Ex-Forces background
• Electrical bias with some form of electrical paperwork
• Minimum of a level 3 qualification in a maintenance discipline (NVQ, City and Guilds, HNC) - Time served apprenticeship desirable

Get in touch with Josh Sharkey at Stirling Warrington regarding this vacancy or any other vacancies in the Leicestershire area