Maintenance Engineer

Location; Leicester

We are working with a well-known food manufacturing business in Leicester, part of a large-scale FMCG operation with a strong reputation in the market. The site runs a large, well-resourced engineering team of over 75 engineers, with continuous improvement genuinely at the heart of how the business operates.

This is a great opportunity for a  Maintenance Engineer to join the team on a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern, carrying out reactive maintenance and PPMs, diagnosing faults and supporting continuous improvement projects across a fast-paced production environment.

It would suit a Elecrtical Maintenance Engineer looking to genuinely develop their career – whether that's building electrical or PLC knowledge, or moving into people or projects management further down the line. With a team of this size, there's real scope for personal development, backed by a business that invests properly in its engineers.

Responsibilities of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• Carry out reactive maintenance and PPMs using a strong mechanical skill set
• Diagnose faults and identify the root cause of breakdowns
• Support continuous improvement projects across the site
• Work efficiently with the production team to minimise downtime
• Ensure health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times

Skills & Qualifications of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• Minimum Level 3 mechanical engineering qualification (C&G, NVQ, BTEC)
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Understanding of SCADA control systems and PLC fault-finding advantageous

Benefits of a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer:

• Salary: £59,950
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights)
• Quarterly bonus incentive
• Company pension of up to 15%
• Full career map and progression routes
• Healthcare benefits, including critical illness cover and market-leading health and wellbeing support
• 23 days holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days

If you feel this  Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Emma Devereux at Maintech Recruitment on (phone number removed) for more information or click apply.

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