Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Engineering @ 365 Ltd; Thurmaston; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering recruitment partner is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy engineering team in Thurmaston. This role involves reactive and planned maintenance of equipment, aiding in continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience, a mechanical engineering qualification, and skills in fault finding and hydraulics. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for internal training and promotion.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £54,709

25% shift allowance

Life assurance and salary sacrifice pension scheme

Private healthcare

Attendance bonus

Free on-site parking

Training and internal promotion opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Proactive, reliable, and committed to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve mechanical breakdowns, performing troubleshooting and repairs.
• Support planned maintenance during scheduled machine shutdowns.
• Perform preventative maintenance and welding/fabrication as required.
• Maintain and inspect mechanical components including motors, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimise equipment performance.
• Maintain high health, safety, and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Welding and fabrication

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification (Level 3 Apprenticeship or equivalent)

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Leicester
Shift: Day Shift (Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm, early finish Friday)
Salary: £43,723.68 per annum (up to £54,709 with shift cover allowance)

About the Company

Engineering @ 365 is a specialist engineering recruitment partner connecting skilled professionals with leading manufacturers across the UK. We focus on matching candidates to roles that support career growth and meet client needs.

Our client is an industry leader within their respected field in Leicester, producing high-quality hygiene products for domestic and commercial markets. With a focus on innovation, efficiency, and quality, they offer a supportive environment for engineers to develop and progress their careers.

The Role

We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy engineering team on a day shift basis. The role involves both reactive maintenance and planned maintenance activities, including machine shutdowns, fabrication, and welding tasks. You'll ensure equipment runs efficiently and safely while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve mechanical breakdowns, performing troubleshooting and repairs
• Support planned maintenance during scheduled machine shutdowns (2 per machine, 4 total per year)
• Perform preventative maintenance and welding/fabrication as required
• Maintain and inspect mechanical components, including motors, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimise equipment performance
• Maintain high health, safety, and housekeeping standards

About You

• Hands‑on experience in heavy industrial environments
• Mechanical Engineering qualification (Level 3 Apprenticeship or equivalent)
• Skilled in mechanical fault finding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding/fabrication
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and schematic drawings
• Proactive, reliable, and committed to quality and safety

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £54,709 (including shift cover allowance)
• 25% shift allowance for additional shift coverage (approx. 28 days/year)
• Life assurance and salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Private healthcare (after 6 months' service)
• Attendance bonus
• Free on‑site parking and access to a staff shop
• Training and internal promotion opportunities

Interested?

If you're a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer seeking a varied, hands‑on role in a supportive environment with career progression, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Engineering @ 365 is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or sexual orientation.