Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer – £51,000+ | Days & Nights | Every Other Long Weekend Off



Location: Leicestershire



Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts on a 5,5,4 rotating days and nights pattern – giving you every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off.



Salary: Minimum £50,000, with realistic OTE of £55,000–£60,000 thanks to overtime (paid at 1.5x and 2x) and bonuses. Generous 10% pension, plus other site-specific benefits.



The Opportunity



We are recruiting for a maintenance engineer to join a large, well-invested site that forms part of a nationally recognised group. This is a high-performing facility with state-of-the-art machinery and an experienced engineering team. You’ll benefit from an excellent rota that allows for regular long weekends off while earning a strong base salary and enjoying long-term job security.



The Role



As a maintenance engineer, you’ll work with a range of heavy-duty automated machinery including:



Large mixers and slicers

Conveyors, silos, and hoppers

Kilns, hydraulics, and pneumatics systems

Your focus will be 70% reactive and 30% PPM, using a tablet system for job tracking. While multi-skilled competency is key, this role places a strong emphasis on mechanical maintenance and repair. You’ll need to be confident working with hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, and chains. Fabrication and welding experience is a plus.



The Person We’re Looking For



To succeed in this role as a maintenance engineer, you’ll need:



A strong background in mechanical maintenance within industrial or manufacturing environments

Experience working on gearboxes, motors, belts, pulleys, hydraulics, and pneumatics

Confidence with strip-downs, rebuilds, and reactive mechanical fault diagnosis

An NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in engineering (ex-Forces welcome)

A proactive attitude and flexibility for overtime and development

This is an ideal role for a maintenance engineer who wants to develop their career in a stable, well-backed facility with real progression and training opportunities.



Why Apply?



Every other Fri–Sun off

Guaranteed £50,000+ base salary with OTE up to £60,000

12-hour rotating days & nights

Overtime at 1.5x and 2x

10% employer pension

Ongoing investment in site and training



If you’re an experienced maintenance engineer looking for a highly paid, well-structured role with excellent time off and growth potential, apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat.



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