Maintenance Technician- Leicester- Up to £50,000pa

Manpower; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) in Leicester is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to own maintenance activities in a modern manufacturing and R&D environment. You will drive the Planned Preventative Maintenance programme, respond to breakdowns and keep critical equipment safe and reliable.

The role requires mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled experience, strong fault-finding skills, and familiarity with PUWER, LOLER and HSE regulations. Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:00, salary up to £50,000.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Maintenance Technician in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled maintenance experience.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing PPM systems and maintenance schedules.
• Knowledge of PUWER, LOLER and HSE regulations.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme.
• Responding to equipment breakdowns, fault-finding and carrying out repairs.
• Improving maintenance schedules to maximise equipment reliability and uptime.
• Leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Managing contractors and external service providers.
• Controlling spare parts and maintenance inventory.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Promoting best practice in health, safety and compliance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Multi-skilled

Fault finding

Root cause analysis

PPM management

Maintenance scheduling

HSE standards

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship or hands-on experience

Job description

Maintenance Technician Location: Leicester Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 5:00pm (45-minute lunch break) Keep Production Moving. Drive Reliability. Make an Impact. An established global manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join its Leicester operation. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of maintenance activities within a highly innovative manufacturing and R&D environment, ensuring critical equipment remains safe, reliable and operating at peak performance. This role would suit a proactive maintenance professional with mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled experience who enjoys fault-finding, continuous improvement and working with advanced manufacturing technologies.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and developing the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme
• Responding to equipment breakdowns, fault-finding and carrying out repairs
• Improving maintenance schedules to maximise equipment reliability and uptime
• Leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Managing contractors and external service providers
• Controlling spare parts and maintenance inventory
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site
• Promoting best practice in health, safety and compliance

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Technician position within manufacturing, engineering or industrial environments
• Mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled maintenance experience
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing PPM systems and maintenance schedules
• Knowledge of engineering and health & safety standards
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience desirable
• Knowledge of PUWER, LOLER and HSE regulations

What's In It For You?

• Salary up to £50,000
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Join a global market-leading manufacturer
• Stable permanent position with long-term career prospects
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and R&D technologies
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on equipment reliability and operational performance

If you're a hands-on Maintenance Technician looking for a varied role within a technically advanced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.