Weekend Maintenance Engineer

Convertech, Inc.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace manufacturing company based in Leicester is seeking a Weekend Maintenance Engineer to handle proactive and reactive maintenance of CNC machines. The role involves responding to breakdowns, developing maintenance schedules, and contributing to safety initiatives. Ideal candidates should have a level 3 Engineering Qualification and strong maintenance experience, particularly with CNC machinery. This is an entry-level position offering various benefits including a quarterly bonus and generous overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

Generous overtime opportunities

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee & store discounts

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Proactive and reactive maintenance of CNC machines and tooling.
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a shift-based team.
• Develop and support preventative maintenance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Respond to machine breakdowns and facility issues promptly.
• Contribute to safety initiatives and facility improvement projects.
• Liaise with contractors ensuring compliance with site policies.

Skills

Strong maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Knowledge of drives, pneumatics, and hydraulics

Experience with CNC machinery (Siemens, Heidenhain, Fanuc)

Education

Apprentice trained or a minimum of a level 3 Engineering Qualification

Job description

Weekend Maintenance Engineer – Convertech - Double E Group

Based in Leicester, this aerospace manufacturing business is looking for a weekend maintenance engineer to enhance the current team. You will be responsible for proactive and reactive maintenance of a wide variety of CNC machines, tooling and robot cells, no two days are the same. If you are an engineer that likes to be challenged, and learn new skills then this is the role for you. In return you’ll be working for a company that values its employees and offers secure employment.

• Respond to machine breakdowns and facility issues with professionalism and urgency
• Develop and support preventative maintenance schedules
• Work on continuous improvement projects
• Contribute to safety initiatives and facility improvement projects
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a shift-based team
• Liaise with contractors while ensuring compliance with site policies

• Apprentice trained or a minimum of a level 3 Engineering Qualification
• Strong maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with CNC machinery (Siemens, Heidenhain, Fanuc)
• Knowledge of drives, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Desirable:
• 18th Edition wiring regulations
• Mechanical skills (e.g., spindle rebuilds, bearing replacements)

Benefits

• 6pm - 6am Friday, Saturday & Sunday
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Generous overtime opportunities
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee & store discounts
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

If you feel this Maintenance Engineers role is right for you, please contact Emma Devereux at Maintech Recruitment.

Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Repair and Maintenance

Recruitment Agency

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Disclaimer: this client is unable to offer sponsorship, you will require full rights to work in the UK.