Maintenance Technician- Leicester- Up to £50,000pa

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Location: Leicester
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 5:00pm (45-minute lunch break)

Keep Production Moving. Drive Reliability. Make an Impact.

An established global manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join its Leicester operation. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of maintenance activities within a highly innovative manufacturing and R&D environment, ensuring critical equipment remains safe, reliable and operating at peak performance.

This role would suit a proactive maintenance professional with mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled experience who enjoys fault-finding, continuous improvement and working with advanced manufacturing technologies.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and developing the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme
• Responding to equipment breakdowns, fault-finding and carrying out repairs
• Improving maintenance schedules to maximise equipment reliability and uptime
• Leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Managing contractors and external service providers
• Controlling spare parts and maintenance inventory
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site
• Promoting best practice in health, safety and compliance

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Technician position within manufacturing, engineering or industrial environments
• Mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled maintenance experience
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing PPM systems and maintenance schedules
• Knowledge of engineering and health & safety standards
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience desirable
• Knowledge of PUWER, LOLER and HSE regulations

What's In It For You?

✅ Salary up to £50,000
✅ Monday to Friday working pattern
✅ Join a global market-leading manufacturer
✅ Stable permanent position with long-term career prospects
✅ Exposure to advanced manufacturing and R&D technologies
✅ Opportunity to make a genuine impact on equipment reliability and operational performance

If you're a hands-on Maintenance Technician looking for a varied role within a technically advanced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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