Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Food Manufacturing – Leicester

Leicester, Leicestershire | £59,950 + quarterly bonus | 4 on 4 off days and nights | Up to 15% company pension

We’re partnering with a well-established food manufacturer in Leicester, part of a major FMCG group with an excellent reputation in the market.

The site is home to a large, well-resourced engineering team of more than 75 engineers, and continuous improvement is built into the way the business works every day.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join the team on a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern.

You’ll be carrying out reactive maintenance and PPMs, diagnosing faults and supporting continuous improvement projects in a fast-paced production environment.

The role would suit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer who is keen to grow their career, whether that means developing electrical or PLC skills or progressing into people management or project roles in the future.

With a team of this size, there’s real room for personal development, supported by a business that invests in its engineers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance and PPMs, drawing on a strong mechanical skill set.
• Diagnose faults and identify the root cause of breakdowns.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects across the site.
• Work closely with the production team to keep downtime to a minimum.
• Ensure health and safety standards are followed at all times.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in mechanical engineering, such as City & Guilds or NVQ.
• Previous experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Knowledge of SCADA control systems and PLC fault-finding would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Salary of £59,950.
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern covering days and nights.
• Quarterly bonus scheme.
• Company pension of up to 15%.
• Clear career map and progression routes.
• Healthcare benefits, including critical illness cover and health and wellbeing support.
• 23 days' holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days.

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