Maintenance engineer - cnc machines in le18, south wigston, leicestershire

Are you an experienced shift Maintenance Engineer / Technician with CNC Machine experience, looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, high-performance, high precision aerospace environment?

We have recruited for this growing precision component manufacturer for over 20 years. They have a very professional reputation offering great working conditions and future prospects. They manufacture a range of products from the smallest aerospace parts to large industrial gas turbine parts and as such, they are a key figure in the power supply chain and aerospace markets.

The CNC Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly by responding to breakdowns, leading preventative maintenance efforts, and driving continuous improvement across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Respond to machine breakdowns and facility issues with professionalism and urgency
• Develop and support preventative maintenance schedules
• Contribute to safety initiatives and facility improvement projects
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a shift-based team
• Liaise with contractors while ensuring compliance with site policies

Shift Patterns

37 Hours

• AM Shift: Mon–Thurs 5:45–13:45, Fri 5:45–10:45
• PM Shift: Mon–Thurs 13:45–21:45, Fri 10:45–15:45
• Night Shift: Mon–Thurs 21:45–05:45, Fri 15:45–20:45

Requirements

The successful candidate will be a self starter with drive and enthusiasm, willing and able to contribute to the development of the company through involvement in continuous improvement projects / activities and have a willingness and drive to actively endorse and promote excellent standards of work and health and safety compliance along with maintenance best practice.

• Essential:
  • Strong maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with CNC machinery
  • Knowledge of drives, pneumatics, and hydraulics
  • Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Desirable:
  • 18th Edition wiring regulations
  • Mechanical skills (e.g., spindle rebuilds, bearing replacements)
  • Relevant formal qualification in maintenance (but not required)

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.

Benefits

• Up to £50K salary
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Generous overtime opportunities
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee & store discounts
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay