Maintenance Engineer

Job in Leicester Forest East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK

Listing for: Henderson Brown Recruitment

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12

Job specializations:

Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Engineer
Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Engineer

Location: Leicester Forest East

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a well‑renowned FMCG manufacturer in Leicester. You'll be responsible for ensuring minimal downtime across all production equipment, responding swiftly to breakdowns and carrying out planned maintenance tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Reactive maintenance and breakdown response on machinery
Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Fault finding on mechanical and electrical systems
Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth operation
Maintain accurate maintenance records

Requirements

Engineer with relevant qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent)
Experience in a similar role such as multi‑skilled engineer, shift engineer, shift technician, engineering technician or electrical maintenance engineer
Strong experience in an FMCG, food or similar fast‑paced manufacturing environment
Confident with mechanical and electrical fault finding
Ability to work independently

What's on Offer

Competitive salary
Career development opportunities
Pension scheme, healthcare and other company benefits

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