Maintenance Technician​/Electrical Fitter

Maintenance Technician / Electrical Fitter

Leicester

£45,000 + Profit Share + Pension + 33 Days Holiday

Monday-Friday Rotating Shifts (06:00-14:00 / 12:00-20:00)

Are you an electrically qualified Maintenance Technician or Electrical Fitter looking to join a stable manufacturing business that genuinely invests in its people and equipment?

We're recruiting for a well‑established manufacturer in Leicester that continues to invest heavily in its production facilities, engineering standards, and long‑term growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys a varied role covering both planned and reactive maintenance while working as part of a close‑knit engineering team.

The business operates modern manufacturing equipment, conveyor systems, sensors, and automated machinery, offering plenty of variety and opportunities to broaden your technical skills.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across production equipment and site services
• Respond to breakdowns and perform fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Work closely with production teams to ensure maximum equipment availability
• Repair and replace components including motors, sensors, conveyors, pneumatics and associated machinery
• Assist with continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing downtime and improving reliability

We are interested in speaking with candidates from manufacturing, production, industrial, process, packaging, food, automotive, FMCG, recycling, or similar engineering environments.

You should have:

• An electrical engineering qualification
• Experience carrying out maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Electrical fault‑finding experience
• Good mechanical maintenance skills
  
  Strong problem‑solving abilities and a proactive approach to maintenance

• Salary circa £45,000
• 33 days holiday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in service cover
• Profit share scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Stable Monday‑Friday shift pattern

This position would suit a Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Fitter, Engineering Technician, Multi‑Skilled Engineer, Junior Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Engineer looking to develop their career within a growing manufacturing business.

We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.