Maintenance Engineer

2 weeks ago


Glenfield, United Kingdom Pertemps Leicester Full time

Salary: £45,000
Hours: 4 on, 4 off (rotating days and nights)
Location: Leicester
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
 
About the Opportunity
 
We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a leading industrial manufacturer based in Leicester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer with both electrical and mechanical experience to join a well-established engineering team within a busy, process-driven production environment.
 
The business operates advanced automated machinery and offers genuine long-term stability, ongoing training, and opportunities for career development. If you’re a hands-on Engineer looking for a site that values continuous improvement and invests in its people, this role will suit you perfectly.
 
The Role
 
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will:

Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a variety of automated production machinery and industrial equipment.
Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, completing repairs quickly and safely to minimise downtime.
Support the site’s continuous improvement projects, working closely with other Maintenance Engineers and management to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency.
Maintain detailed maintenance records using the site’s CMMS system.
Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety policies and safe systems of work.
Communicate effectively with Production and Engineering teams, ensuring smooth handovers between shifts.
Take part in small engineering projects, upgrades, and process improvements across the plant. 
Skills & Experience Required

Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing, engineering, or process environment.
Qualified to Level 3 NVQ / BTEC / HNC / HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Apprenticeship-trained preferred).
Proven multiskilled maintenance background with strong knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical control systems.
Confident in fault-finding, diagnostics, and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics.
Competent using CMMS systems and general IT tools (e.g. MS Office).
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a proactive and methodical approach to maintenance. 
Desirable Skills

Experience in FMCG, industrial services, textiles, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of steam systems, BG01/BOAS accreditation, or chemical water treatment.
Familiarity with heat recovery systems, Legionella control (ACOP L8), and PTW/contractor control.
Electrical qualifications such as BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations or C&G 2391-52 Inspection & Testing.
Basic fabrication and welding skills.
Experience supporting Lean / Six Sigma projects or small CapEx upgrades.
IOSH Managing Safely qualification advantageous.
Why Apply?

Stable, growing company with excellent facilities.
4 on 4 off rotating days and nights pattern offering work/life balance.
Strong emphasis on training and technical development.
Opportunity to work on varied machinery and improvement projects


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