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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Job Posted: 10 hours ago
Salary: £ 43,723 - 54,709 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Thurmaston, Leicestershire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Leicester
Shift: Day Shift (Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm, early finish Friday)
Salary: £43,723.68 per annum (up to £54,709 with shift cover allowance)
About the Company
Engineering @ 365 is a specialist engineering recruitment partner connecting skilled professionals with leading manufacturers across the UK. We focus on matching candidates to roles that support career growth and meet client needs.
Our client is a industry leader within there respected field in Leicester, producing high-quality hygiene products for domestic and commercial markets. With a focus on innovation, efficiency, and quality, they offer a supportive environment for engineers to develop and progress their careers.
The Role
We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy engineering team on a day shift basis. The role involves both reactive maintenance and planned maintenance activities, including machine shutdowns, fabrication, and welding tasks. You’ll ensure equipment runs efficiently and safely while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Respond to and resolve mechanical breakdowns, performing troubleshooting and repairs
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Support planned maintenance during scheduled machine shutdowns (2 per machine, 4 total per year)
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Perform preventative maintenance and welding/fabrication as required
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Maintain and inspect mechanical components, including motors, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics
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Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimise equipment performance
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Maintain high health, safety, and housekeeping standards
About You
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Hands-on experience in heavy industrial environments
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Mechanical Engineering qualification (Level 3 Apprenticeship or equivalent)
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Skilled in mechanical fault finding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding/fabrication
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Ability to read and interpret engineering and schematic drawings
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Proactive, reliable, and committed to quality and safety
Benefits
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Competitive salary up to £54,709 (including shift cover allowance)
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25% shift allowance for additional shift coverage (approx. 28 days/year)
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Life assurance and salary sacrifice pension scheme
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Private healthcare (after 6 months’ service)
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Attendance bonus
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Free on-site parking and access to a staff shop
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Training and internal promotion opportunities
Interested?
If you’re a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer seeking a varied, hands-on role in a supportive environment with career progression, we’d love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Engineering @ 365 is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or sexual orientationBefore You Apply
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