Maintenance Engineer in Leicester

Job Description

Join a market-leading food manufacturer at a modern, highly automated production facility in Leicester. Due to continued growth and investment, we’re looking for electrically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to strengthen an established and well-structured engineering team.

You’ll be working within a large, state-of-the-art site that benefits from significant ongoing investment in both equipment and people. With strong maintenance processes, healthy engineering budgets, and a supportive team culture, this is an environment where engineers are genuinely valued and developed.

The business is committed to continuous improvement, training, and long-term career progression, making this an excellent opportunity for maintenance engineers who enjoy working in a fast-paced, forward-thinking manufacturing environment with modern technology and high engineering standards.

Shift Pattern:

• 4 on 4 off – Days and Nights (12 hour shifts): 06:30 – 18:30 / 18:30 – 06:30 (blocks of 4)

Benefits:

• Salary of c£59k
• Quarterly Bonus (£1,200 - £3,000 annually)
• Subsidised canteen
• Staff discounts
• 23 Shifts leave + your birthday off!
• Critical Illness Cover, Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Electric Cars, Discounted gym membership, plus more…
• Ongoing training & development tailored to your goals

Key Responsibilities of Maintenance Engineer:

• Deliver hands-on engineering support to keep production running smoothly
• Perform both reactive and planned maintenance
• Use CMMS system to record and track maintenance activities
• Work closely with production to meet performance goals
• Follow safety and repair best practices at all times
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive engineering team with a strong culture of teamwork

What We’re Looking For:

• Time-served or apprenticeship-trained engineer
• Relevant engineering qualifications (C&G/NVQ Level 3 or ONC/HNC )
• Strong electrical skillset
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• A positive, proactive mindset and a team player
• Eagerness to grow, learn, and contribute to a forward-thinking engineering department

To Apply:

If you're an experienced electrically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with long-term career potential in a stable, forward-thinking company — we’d love to hear from you!

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