Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) - CNC & PLC | Day Shift

Gi Group; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leicester seeks a skilled Maintenance Engineer with mechanical maintenance experience. The role involves performing reactive and planned maintenance on CNC machines and collaborating with production to optimise performance. The successful candidate should possess strong fault-finding skills and familiarity with hydraulic/pneumatic systems. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000, day shifts from Monday to Friday, alongside opportunities for training and career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for training and career development

Stable and permanent position

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

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on CNC machines.
• Proving mechanical repairs on shafts, gearboxes, chains, and pumps.
• Diagnosing PLC faults and implementing effective solutions.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with production teams to minimise downtime.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

CNC machinery experience

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Education

HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Leicester seeks a skilled Maintenance Engineer with mechanical maintenance experience. The role involves performing reactive and planned maintenance on CNC machines and collaborating with production to optimise performance. The successful candidate should possess strong fault-finding skills and familiarity with hydraulic/pneumatic systems. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000, day shifts from Monday to Friday, alongside opportunities for training and career development.