Senior Maintenance Engineer

Optima UK; Carlton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima UK Inc. in Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer to join a precision manufacturing environment.

You will perform planned, preventive and reactive maintenance on production machinery, diagnose faults and support continuous improvement projects. We seek hands-on engineers with strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, the ability to read engineering drawings, and a collaborative approach with production teams to minimise downtime.

Qualifications

• Maintenance engineer with strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience in planned, preventive and reactive maintenance.
• Reading engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong safety awareness and use of safe isolation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive and reactive maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement effective repairs.
• Maintain and repair site facilities, utilities and building services.
• Support installation, modification and commissioning of machinery and equipment.
• Work with engineering drawings, technical manuals and diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including repairs, parts and servicing.
• Assist with machinery upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with production teams and external contractors to ensure maintenance activities are completed efficiently.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Education

Engineering apprenticeship / Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronic

Tools

CNC machinery

PLC-controlled equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Market Bosworth, Leicestershire

Hours: 37 hours per week

Shift: Days

Salary: Up to £52K per annum

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer with strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills? We are recruiting for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join an established manufacturing business based in Market Bosworth. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a precision engineering environment, maintaining production machinery, supporting equipment reliability and contributing to continuous improvement projects.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across production machinery, plant equipment and site facilities. You will play a key role in minimising downtime, resolving breakdowns and ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement effective repairs.
• Maintain and repair site facilities, utilities and building services.
• Support installation, modification and commissioning of machinery and equipment.
• Work with engineering drawings, technical manuals and diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including repairs, parts and servicing.
• Assist with machinery upgrades, engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with production teams and external contractors to ensure maintenance activities are completed efficiently.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety procedures.

About You

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures, including safe isolation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Experience within precision engineering, aerospace or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of CNC machinery and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, motors and drives.
• Experience supporting machinery installations and continuous improvement projects.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join an established manufacturing business.
• Varied engineering role covering machinery, plant and facilities.
• Involvement in machinery improvements and engineering projects.
• Opportunity to utilise both mechanical and electrical engineering skills.
• Supportive engineering and production environment.