Maintenance Engineer

Job Description:

Due to the continued success of this manufacturing business, they are looking to expand the engineering team in the Leicestershire region. You will need to working as a Maintenance Engineer and be competent in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, there will be opportunities to learn not only from your peers but through internal and external training courses. You will join a team of engineers where you can use your skills to make a difference to the production on site and be a part of the continued growth of the team. This award-winning company has been established for over 30 years and is a leading manufacturer in their industry with multiple sites across the UK.

They are offering a salary package circa £47,4300 working a permanent night shift. Salary rises to £50,749 in 2 increments following on site experience.

Key Responsibilities for this Maintenance Engineer role:

• Maintain & enhance performance of all machinery
• Reduce engineering downtime, respond rapidly to machine failures & breakdowns
• Undertake projects and assist with all site installations
• To undertake, develop & improve planned maintenance schedules
• Open and clear lines of communication with management and fellow colleagues
• To prioritise work within the engineering department

Skills and Qualifications needed for this Maintenance Engineer role:

• NVQ3 / ONC / HNC Engineering Qualification
• Time served (apprenticeship trained) engineer
• F.M.C.G experience is preferable
• Fault finding on 3 phase control circuits (required)
• Experience controls systems (required)
• Experience with PLC's (preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail

Benefits to you as a Maintenance Engineer:

• Starting salary £47,430 (rising through 2 stages to £50,749)
• Permanent Night Shift (8 hours)
• Monday night - Saturday morning (9.30pm - 5.30am)
• Corporate Gym membership
• Dentist on demand (instance access to advice, guidance, and prescriptions)
• Printing charity (Counselling, legal advice & financial advice)
• Company pension (smart pension / salary sacrifice) - contributions start at 4% from the employee and 5% from the employer
• Well-being and mental health - One 2 one support with exercises (sleep, stress and managing anxiety)
• Employee assistance program - free
• On site parking
• My staff shop (retail discount scheme)