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Maintenance Engineer

Stirling WarringtonThorpe Astley, Braunstone🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 7 Oct 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£61.8k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
On Site
Location
Thorpe Astley, Braunstone, United Kingdom
Posted
4 days ago

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer

4 on 4 off (7pm-7am)

Leicester

£61,800

We are looking for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing site in Leicester. This is a great opportunity to join a highly automated production site. You'll be responsible for responding to breakdowns, completing preventative maintenance and supporting ongoing improvements to equipment performance, reliability and efficiency.

If you're a proactive engineer who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving and making a tangible difference to production performance, this could be the role for you.

Benefits:

  • OT paid at 1.25X
  • Aviva health
  • Enhanced Paternity & Maternity
  • Enhanced Sick pay
  • EV Car scheme
  • Free Life assurance
  • A celebration day after 1 years service
  • Access to Digicare, Annual Health Care, Digital GP Consultations, Mental Health Consultations
  • Discounted gym memberships & Mobile phone contracts
  • Free eye tests
  • Wellness programme

The role:

You will be responsible for keeping production equipment operating safely, efficiently and reliably.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Responding quickly and effectively to breakdowns to minimise production downtime
  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing and repairs
  • Supporting the installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment
  • Driving improvements in OEE, machine performance and reliability
  • Working closely with Production and other site teams to improve operational standards
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation
  • Supporting audit readiness and compliance requirements
  • Identifying inefficiencies and implementing practical improvement solutions
  • Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement

About you:

We're looking for a technically capable and proactive engineer who enjoys working in a fast paced production environment.

  • Electrical and/or Mechanical qualifications – City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or above
  • Previous experience within an automated production environment
  • Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or brewery environments would be advantageous
  • A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • A commitment to Health & Safety and quality standards

If this Maintenance position could be of interest get in touch with Josh Sharkey from Stirling Warrington

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