Shift Technician / Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Regional Recruitment Services; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Shift Technician / Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias in Leicester. This role involves carrying out maintenance on manufacturing equipment, diagnosing faults, and supporting maintenance teams. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and a strong problem-solving background. The position offers a competitive salary of £54,000, shift allowances, bonuses, and excellent benefits in a modern manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with shift allowance

Bonus and overtime opportunities

Excellent pension and benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering or time-served apprenticeship.
• Electrical or electro-mechanical background.
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose faults and support root cause analysis.
• Support autonomous maintenance teams through coaching.

Skills

Strong fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Electrical background

Coaching skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Shift Technician / Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Leicester
Shifts: Continental shift pattern (12-hour shifts - days & nights)
Salary: £54,000 + Shift allowance + Quarterly Incentive
Contract: Permanent

The Role

• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a wide range of manufacturing equipment
• Diagnose faults and support root cause analysis to improve plant reliability
• Support autonomous maintenance teams through coaching and technical guidance
• Ensure all work is completed safely, accurately, and to quality standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement, 5S, and reliability initiatives

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering or time-served apprenticeship
• Electrical or electro‑mechanical background
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment preferred
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work continental shifts, including nights and weekends

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with shift allowance
• Bonus and overtime opportunities
• Excellent pension and benefits package
• Ongoing training, development, and long‑term career progression
• Modern, highly automated manufacturing environment

Next Steps

Apply to this Job Title role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact our Engineering team on (phone number removed).