LOCATION; LEICESTERSHIRE
We are working with a highly established aerospace manufacturing business supplying precision-engineered components into global aviation and advanced engineering markets. The site is a high-spec, fast-paced production environment operating a range of advanced CNC machinery, robotic cells, and automated manufacturing systems.
Due to continued growth and increased order demand, the business is expanding its engineering team across multiple shifts. This is a great opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a technically challenging environment where no two days are the same and where continuous improvement and engineering development are actively encouraged.
You will be working across a variety of shift patterns including weekday rotation and dedicated weekend coverage, supporting a modern manufacturing facility that values both proactive engineering and rapid breakdown response.
This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer who enjoys working in a technical, precision-led environment, particularly those who want exposure to CNC machinery, robotics, and advanced manufacturing systems while developing new skills within a secure and structured business.
🔧 Responsibilities of a Maintenance Engineer:
Respond quickly and effectively to machine breakdowns and production issues
Carry out planned preventative maintenance across CNC machines, robot cells and site equipment
Support the development and improvement of maintenance schedules and reliability plans
Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Support continuous improvement and engineering development projects
Work collaboratively within shift teams to maintain production output
Liaise with contractors and external engineers while ensuring site compliance standards
Support health & safety and site improvement initiatives
🧠Skills & Qualifications of a Maintenance Engineer:
Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Strong experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
Hands-on experience with CNC machinery (Siemens, Heidenhain or Fanuc controls)
Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Understanding of drives, motors and automated production systems
Ability to work effectively within a shift-based engineering team
Desirable:
18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Mechanical rebuild experience (bearings, spindles, assemblies)
🎯 Shift Pattern & Benefits of a Maintenance Engineer:
Shift Patterns Available:
Weekday rotation (3-shift pattern Monday–Friday):
Earlies: 05:45 – 13:45
Lates: 13:45 – 21:45
Nights: 21:45 – 05:45
Weekend Days: Friday–Sunday (05:45 – 17:45)
Weekend Nights: Friday–Sunday (18:00 – 06:00)
Salary & Earnings:
Basic salary: £38,000 – £42,000
Weekday shift premium: up to 21% (c. £45,980 – £50,820)
Weekend day shift premium: up to 23% (c. £46,740 – £51,660)
Weekend night shift premium: up to 40% (c. £53,200 – £58,800)
Additional Benefits:
Quarterly bonus scheme
Generous overtime opportunities
Company pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts and retail savings
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Company sick pay scheme
Secure long-term employment within a global aerospace supply chain
If you feel this Maintenance Engineer opportunity is right for you, please contact Becky Prince at Maintech Recruitment for more information.
Please note this client is unable to offer sponsorship; you will require full rights to work in the UK.
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