Maintenance Engineer

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Job Description

Maintenance Engineer
Shift Pattern:4 on 4 off (days/nights)
Locations:Leicester
Salary:£50,000

Benefits:
  • 23 days annual leave bank holidays
  • Health care cash back plans
  • Death in service
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Training and development opportunities
The Role

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join a busy, 24/7 operation. Reporting to the Engineering Shift Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of plant and machinery that supports continuous manufacturing and supply chain activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform both planned and reactive electrical and mechanical maintenance across multiple sites

  • Maintain machinery, equipment, and tools to ensure safety and optimal performance

  • Collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime and implement preventative maintenance

  • Investigate and diagnose causes of breakdowns and faults, ensuring repairs are recorded for trend analysis

  • Manage the safe and efficient use of materials including consumables and chemicals

  • Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, health and safety regulations, and quality standards

  • Maintain and improve engineering systems such as CMMS, KPIs, shift handovers, audits, and safety reviews

  • Coordinate and oversee third-party engineering contractors on site

  • Safeguard the wellbeing of all site personnel

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Proven multi-skilled engineering experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment

  • Strong mechanical, electrical, and building maintenance capabilities including control systems and utilities

  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and their practical application

  • Knowledge of health & safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements

  • Experience working shift patterns, including night shifts, ideally on automated sites

  • Excellent communication skills with a logical, methodical approach to problem-solving

  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and challenging situations calmly and efficiently

  • Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is advantageous but not essential

If you are a multi-skilled maintenance engineer based in Leicester get in touch with Josh Sharkey from Stirling Warrington for this role or any other role in the East Midlands.


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Location:
Loughborough
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing

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