Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer – Leicester (4 on 4 off, Days & Nights)
Salary: £37,000-£40,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 4 on, 4 off (rotating days and nights)
Location: Leicester
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Opportunity
We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a leading industrial manufacturer based in Leicester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer with both electrical and mechanical experience to join a well-established engineering team within a busy, process-driven production environment.
The business operates advanced automated machinery and offers genuine long-term stability, ongoing training, and opportunities for career development. If you’re a hands‑on Engineer looking for a site that values continuous improvement and invests in its people, this role will suit you perfectly.
The Role
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will:
* Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a variety of automated production machinery and industrial equipment.
* Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, completing repairs quickly and safely to minimise downtime.
* Support the site’s continuous improvement projects, working closely with other Maintenance Engineers and management to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency.
* Maintain detailed maintenance records using the site’s CMMS system.
* Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety policies and safe systems of work.
* Communicate effectively with Production and Engineering teams, ensuring smooth handovers between shifts.
* Take part in small engineering projects, upgrades, and process improvements across the plant.
Skills & Experience Required
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing, engineering, or process environment.
* Qualified to Level 3 NVQ / BTEC / HNC / HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Apprenticeship-trained preferred).
* Proven multiskilled maintenance background with strong knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical control systems.
* Confident in fault‑finding, diagnostics, and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics.
* Competent using CMMS systems and general IT tools (e.g., MS Office).
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a proactive and methodical approach to maintenance.
Desirable Skills
* Experience in FMCG, industrial services, textiles, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
* Knowledge of steam systems, BG01/BOAS accreditation, or chemical water treatment.
* Familiarity with heat recovery systems, Legionella control (ACOP L8), and PTW/contractor control.
* Electrical qualifications such as BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations or C&G 2391‑52 Inspection & Testing.
* Basic fabrication and welding skills.
* Experience supporting Lean / Six Sigma projects or small CapEx upgrades.
* IOSH Managing Safely qualification advantageous.
Why Apply?
* Stable, growing company with excellent facilities.
* 4 on 4 off rotating days and nights pattern offering work/life balance.
* Strong emphasis on training and technical development.
* Opportunity to work on varied machinery and improvement projects.
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