Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Professional Technical Ltd; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (family cover)

Pension contribution

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Free car parking

Bonus scheme

Long service awards

Enhanced maternity pay

Job summary

Professional Technical Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a new Leicestershire facility. The role is on regular daytime hours (37.7 hours), with core 10:00–16:00 and flexible working. Salary band is 40k–43k with a comprehensive benefits package.

You will join a 5-engineer team and report to the supervisor. The ideal candidate is apprentice-trained with mechanical and electrical maintenance experience and a background in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained with City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent HNC/monitored training.
• Post-apprenticeship experience in a maintenance environment essential.
• Background in a highly regulated industry (Pharma/Healthcare/FMCG) preferred.
• Electrical competencies alongside mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience using document control/maintenance management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Comply with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and company policies.
• Provide reactive engineering support and day-to-day tasks within a busy team.
• Manage and complete routine maintenance schedules.
• Supervise and coordinate external contractors when required.
• Engage in change control activities and processes.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical breakdowns to optimize plant performance.
• Promote continuous improvement to enhance plant efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of all work carried out and participate in training.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical competencies

Document control systems

MS Office

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

An established pharmaceutical business has a new requirement for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the business. This position has been created due to someone retiring from the business. The company is an award-winning pharmaceutical business who have been established for over 50 years and employs over 5000 people worldwide. They have a new facility in Leicestershire where, at the moment, it employs circa 75 people, but they are looking to seriously expand on this in 2026. The position is working regular days 37.7 hour contract, core hours are 10 am to 4 pm with flexible working. Salary range is 40k to 43k with some impressive company benefits (see below)

As part of a busy team within a rapidly growing organisation, you will benefit from the numerous personal and professional developmental opportunities available throughout the company

This is a rare opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join the business on regular days. Reporting to the supervisor you will be joining a team of 5 Engineers.

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

To comply with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements within the business in line with the Health & Safety Policy and Procedures, e.g. Work Instructions, Risk Assessments and Safe Systems. To provide reactive engineering support and other functions within the business providing you with a variety of day-to-day task.

The management and completion of routine maintenance schedules.

To supervise, co-ordinate and work alongside external contractors.

Exposure to change control activities and processes.

To manage efficiently mechanical & some electrical breakdowns to optimise plant efficiency and productivity.

Promote continuous improvement processes to develop and improve plant performance.

To maintain accurate and detailed records of all work carried out.

Participate in your development as an engineer by attending all training requirements.

Requirements:

• Apprentice trained - City & Guilds level 3 or HNC in Mechanical Engineering
• Post-apprenticeship experience in a maintenance environment.
• Background in a highly regulated industry is essential (Pharm, Healthcare, FMCG)
• Experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with electrical competencies
• Experience using document control/maintenance management systems
• Some facilities experience is highly advantageous but not essential
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages (including Word, Excel, and Outlook)

In return, you will receive an excellent salary and benefits package:

• Salary is 40k to 43k
• 7 hourly contracted week, with core hours between 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday
• Regular Days
• Bonus Scheme
• Healthcare - this includes family and covers dental, healthcare, and eyes
• Pension Contribution
• Long Service Awards
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free Car Parking
• Working in incredible facilities
• Additional holidays for moving house
• Enhanced maternity pay scheme
• Occupation sick pay scheme
• Life Cover
• Ongoing training and development