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Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 54,000 - 54,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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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