Posted: 15 June
The role
Join a market-leading food manufacturer at a modern, highly automated production facility in Leicester. Due to continued growth and investment, we’re looking for electrically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to strengthen an established and well-structured engineering team.
You’ll be working within a large, state-of-the-art site that benefits from significant ongoing investment in both equipment and people. With strong maintenance processes, healthy engineering budgets, and a supportive team culture, this is an environment where engineers are genuinely valued and developed.
The business is committed to continuous improvement, training, and long-term career progression, making this an excellent opportunity for maintenance engineers who enjoy working in a fast-paced, forward-thinking manufacturing environment with modern technology and high engineering standards.
Shift Pattern:
4 on 4 off – Days and Nights (12 hour shifts): 06:30 – 18:30 / 18:30 – 06:30 (blocks of 4)
Benefits:
Salary of c£59k
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
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 electrically biased 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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