Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

GI Group Main Account; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer in Leicester. Responsibilities include maintaining CNC machines and troubleshooting faults, requiring proven mechanical maintenance experience. Candidates should have a proactive approach and ideally possess a relevant qualification. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 and opportunities for training and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £40,000

Day shift hours: 6.00am to 2.00pm, Monday to Friday

Opportunities for training and career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with CNC machinery and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Performing reactive and planned maintenance on CNC machines.
• Proving mechanical repairs on shafts, gearboxes, chains and pumps.
• Diagnosing PLC faults and implementing solutions.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

CNC machinery knowledge

Hydraulic/pneumatic systems familiarity

Proactive attitude

Education

HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) — Leicester — Permanent Position — Up To £40,000 PA DOE — Day Shift

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for keeping machinery running at peak performance? We are on the lookout for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our client and help them drive excellence in precision engineering.

Responsibilities

• Performing reactive and planned maintenance on CNC machines and other manufacturing equipment
• Proving mechanical repairs on shafts, gearboxes, chains and pumps
• Diagnosing PLC faults and implementing effective solutions
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability
• Collaborating with production teams to minimise downtime and optimise performance

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with CNC machinery and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
• A proactive attitude and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Holding a HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Day shift: 6.00am to 2.00pm Monday to Friday
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Stable and permanent position

Ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Apply now!

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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