Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical

Job Description:

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

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

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

• Manage and resolve reactive breakdowns, minimising machine downtime

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

• Conduct PLC fault finding and interrogation

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

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and legal requirements

• Work across multiple sites within Leicester

Essential Requirements

• HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment

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

• Experience with Fanuc and Siemens controls

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

Desirable

• NVQ in Maintenance Engineering

• Strong understanding of engineering operational processes and standards

Personal Attributes

• Strong engineering knowledge and practical skills

• Team player with the ability to adapt to changing working practices

• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise machinery breakdowns effectively

• Physically fit and able to work in confined or awkward spaces