Maintenance Engineer

Advertised by Stirling Warrington

Location
Leicester forest East, Leicestershire, East Midlands
Salary
£61,800 a year
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Engineering
Posted
29 September 2026
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Job description

Maintenance Engineer 

4 on 4 off (7pm-7am)

Leicester 

£61,800

 

We are looking for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing site in Leicester. This is a great opportunity to join a highly automated production site. You’ll be responsible for responding to breakdowns, completing preventative maintenance and supporting ongoing improvements to equipment performance, reliability and efficiency.

If you’re a proactive engineer who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving and making a tangible difference to production performance, this could be the role for you.

 

Benefits: 

  • OT paid at 1.25X 
  • Aviva health 
  • Enhanced Paternity & Maternity 
  • Enhanced Sick pay 
  • EV Car scheme 
  • Free Life assurance 
  • A celebration day after 1 years service
  • Access to Digicare, Annual Health Care, Digital GP Consultations, Mental Health Consultations
  • Discounted gym memberships & Mobile phone contracts 
  • Free eye tests 
  • Wellness programme

 

The role: 

You will be responsible for keeping production equipment operating safely, efficiently and reliably.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Responding quickly and effectively to breakdowns to minimise production downtime
  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing and repairs
  • Supporting the installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment
  • Driving improvements in OEE, machine performance and reliability
  • Working closely with Production and other site teams to improve operational standards
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation
  • Supporting audit readiness and compliance requirements
  • Identifying inefficiencies and implementing practical improvement solutions
  • Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement

 

About you: 

We’re looking for a technically capable and proactive engineer who enjoys working in a fast paced production environment.

  • Electrical and/or Mechanical qualifications – City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or above
  • Previous experience within an automated production environment
  • Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or brewery environments would be advantageous
  • A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • A commitment to Health & Safety and quality standards

 

If this Maintenance position could be of interest get in touch with Josh Sharkey from Stirling Warrington

 

INDSW

 

Reference 225660498

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