Maintenance Engineer

  • Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • Oct 06, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Join a market-leading food manufacturing company operating in a modern, high-tech production facility in Leicester. We're seeking Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to support a growing and well-structured engineering team.

This is not a firefighting role - you'll be part of a large, well-invested factory with healthy maintenance budgets, strong processes, and a supportive team ethos. The company actively invests in its people and equipment, with a clear focus on training, career progression, and future-focused engineering improvements.

If you have strong electrical or mechanical skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced but well-managed environment, this Maintenance Engineer role could be a great fit for you.

Benefits:

  • Salary of c£56k
  • 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

Shift Pattern:

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

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 preferred)
  • 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 Multi-Skilled 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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