Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job Description:

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - £33,000–£35,000 depending on experience - Leicester, LE4 1BF

Are you confident fault-finding across CNC and PLC systems? Do you enjoy keeping machinery running smoothly in a fast-paced engineering environment?

Kaby Engineers is a well-established name in heavy earth-moving equipment manufacturing, and we are now looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our team in Leicester.

The role

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the performance of our plant and machinery. Working a day shift, you will focus on reducing downtime and ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical repairs on CNC machines, grinders, paint ovens, and welding equipment
• Respond to breakdowns and resolve issues quickly to minimise disruption
• Diagnose faults using a structured and methodical approach
• Investigate reported issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions
• Support major refurbishment projects on plant and machinery when required

About our company

Kaby Engineers, based in Beaumont Leys, Leicester, is one of the UK’s largest subcontract suppliers of heavy earth-moving equipment. We are proud to work with leading global brands, including Volvo, and have built a strong reputation for quality and reliability.

The Benefits

• 37.5 hours per week on a day shift pattern
• Stable and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work with well-known industry clients

The person

We are looking for someone with a solid background in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or engineering setting.

You will ideally have:

• Experience with fault-finding across systems such as Fanuc CNC, Mitsubishi PLC, Siemens, and relay logic
• Strong mechanical experience across a range of engineering plant machinery
• Knowledge of inverter drive controls
• At least three years’ experience in an engineering manufacturing environment
• Up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging technologies
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to support wider mechanical tasks

What’s next

If you are ready for a new challenge, apply today