Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Wigston; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing company seeks a Maintenance Engineer / Shift Technician / Multi Skilled Engineer in Wigston, offering a competitive salary of £55k and full benefits. This role involves 12-hour shifts, electrical and mechanical support, and coaching technicians. Join a forward-thinking team with opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus based on performance

Employer pension contribution

23 Days holiday + birthday off

Provided PPE and staff discounts

Access to Virtual GP and Digital Physiotherapy

Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes

Subsidised canteen

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Expert-level Electrical, Mechanical and Control Systems support required.
• Experience in preventative maintenance and breakdown response.
• Ability to coach and develop operational skills in technicians.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Manage contractor activity and issue Permits to Work.
• Support operational improvements and engineering projects.

Skills

Electrical expertise

Mechanical support

Control Systems knowledge

Fault-finding skills

Coaching skills

Tools

PLC (Siemens/Allen Bradley)

SCADA systems

Job description

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Maintenance Engineer / Shift Technician / Multi Skilled Engineer £55k + Full Benefits Coventry or Leicester
Ready to join a site where no two shifts are the same, and your technical expertise actually drives production performance? If you're a Maintenance Engineer / Shift Technician / Multi Skilled Engineer looking for more responsibility, more reward and more opportunity to make a difference - this is it.
What you'll be doing:

• Working as a Maintenance Engineer / Shift Technician / Multi Skilled Engineer across a 4 on 4 off Shifts - Days and Nights (12 hour) 06.30 - 18:30 and 18.30 - 06.30 (blocks of 4)
• Providing expert-level Electrical, Mechanical and Control Systems support across all production lines
• Conducting preventative maintenance, fault-finding and breakdown response to minimise downtime
• Supporting RCA processes and reliability improvement actions
• Coaching Manufacturing Technicians to build operational fault-finding skills
• Supporting site CI and capital projects from an engineering perspective
• Managing contractor activity and issuing Permits to Work
• Working closely with PLCs (Siemens/Allen Bradley), SCADA, and industrial control systems

Salary & Benefits:

• Annual Salary: £55k (inclusive of shift allowance)
• Quarterly Bonus: Earn extra based on your performance
• Pension Scheme: Employer contributes 10% when you contribute 5%
• 23 Days Holiday plus your birthday off, with option to buy/sell 3 days
• Provided PPE: Uniform & safety shoes supplied and maintained on site
• Staff Discounts: Exclusive access to a site-based staff shop
• Virtual GP Access: Extended to cover partners and immediate family
• Digital Physiotherapy: Tailored programmes without referral
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Scheme via salary sacrifice
• Subsidised Canteen: Hot and cold food at a reduced rate
• Long Service Rewards and Extended Parental Leave
• Free On-site Parking

This is a permanent opportunity based at a high-output UK manufacturing facility producing some of the nation's most recognisable snack products. As a Maintenance Engineer / Shift Technician / Multi Skilled Engineer, you'll be working as part of a skilled engineering team to maintain, improve and develop plant reliability in a 24/7 operation.
This isn't just about fixing faults - it's about leading reliability, driving improvements, and using your skills to help a major production site operate at its very best.
This role offers long-term growth in an environment that values development, rewards initiative and supports your wellbeing. Whether you're already a Maintenance Engineer /Shift Technician / Multi Skilled Engineer or stepping up into a larger site operation, this is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team with access to high-spec equipment, training and career progression.
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