Maintenance Engineer

Winnapaugcottages; Leicester; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Leicester seeks a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer. This role includes delivering engineering support, performing maintenance, and contributing to continuous improvement within a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have strong electrical skills and relevant engineering qualifications, with a proactive attitude. Competitive salary and numerous benefits are offered, alongside excellent training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Salary of c£56k

Quarterly Bonus (£1,200 – £3,000 annually)

Subsidised canteen

Staff discounts

23 Shifts leave + your birthday off

Ongoing training & development tailored to your goals

Qualifications

• Time-served or apprenticeship-trained engineer.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Eagerness to grow, learn, and contribute.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on engineering support to keep production running smoothly.
• Perform both reactive and planned maintenance.
• Work closely with production to meet performance goals.

Skills

Strong electrical skills

Team player

Proactive mindset

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications (C&G/NVQ Level 3 or ONC/HNC preferred)

Job description

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Join a market‑leading food manufacturing company operating in a modern, high‑tech production facility in Leicester. We’re seeking Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineers to support a growing and well‑structured engineering team. This is not a firefighting role — you’ll be part of a large, well‑invested factory with healthy maintenance budgets, strong processes, and a supportive team ethos. The company actively invests in its people and equipment, with a clear focus on training, career progression, and future‑focused engineering improvements.

If you have strong electrical or mechanical skills and enjoy working in a fast‑paced but well‑managed environment, this Maintenance Engineer role could be a great fit for you.

Benefits

• Salary of c£56k
• 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

Shift Pattern

• 4 on 4 off – Days and Nights (12 hour shifts): 06:30 – 18:30 / 18:30 – 06:30 (blocks of 4)

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 Multi‑Skilled 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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Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Repair and Maintenance

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