Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical

Leicester (multi-site role) Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week Shift: 7:00am – 3:00pm

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy engineering manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining CNC and specialist machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and supporting operational efficiency across multiple sites in Leicester.

Key Responsibilities

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Provide mechanical maintenance to a wide range of CNC and specialist machinery

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Carry out mechanical repairs on gearboxes, bearings, shafts, drive chains, pumps, and tanks

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Manage and resolve reactive breakdowns, minimising machine downtime

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Undertake major refurbishment of plant, equipment, and machinery as required

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Conduct PLC fault finding and interrogation

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Investigate reported faults, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions

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Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

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Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and legal requirements

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Work across multiple sites within Leicester

Essential Requirements

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HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering

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Minimum 3 years’ experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment

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Proven experience fault-finding and repairing CNC multi-axis machines

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Experience with Fanuc and Siemens controls

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Up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging engineering technologies

Desirable

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NVQ in Maintenance Engineering

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Strong understanding of engineering operational processes and standards

Personal Attributes

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Strong engineering knowledge and practical skills

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Team player with the ability to adapt to changing working practices

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Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise machinery breakdowns effectively

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Physically fit and able to work in confined or awkward spaces