Maintenance Engineer

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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