Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical

Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical

Leicester (multi-site role)
Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week

Shift: 7:00am – 3:00pm

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy engineering manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining CNC and specialist machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and supporting operational efficiency across multiple sites in Leicester.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide mechanical maintenance to a wide range of CNC and specialist machinery

* Carry out mechanical repairs on gearboxes, bearings, shafts, drive chains, pumps, and tanks

* Manage and resolve reactive breakdowns, minimising machine downtime

* Undertake major refurbishment of plant, equipment, and machinery as required

* Conduct PLC fault finding and interrogation

* Investigate reported faults, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions

* Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

* Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and legal requirements

* Work across multiple sites within Leicester

Essential Requirements

* HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering

* Minimum 3 years’ experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment

* Proven experience fault-finding and repairing CNC multi-axis machines

* Experience with Fanuc and Siemens controls

* Up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging engineering technologies

Desirable

* NVQ in Maintenance Engineering

* Strong understanding of engineering operational processes and standards

Personal Attributes

* Strong engineering knowledge and practical skills

* Team player with the ability to adapt to changing working practices

* Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise machinery breakdowns effectively

* Physically fit and able to work in confined or awkward spaces