Maintenance Engineer

Location: Sileby

Maintenance Engineer
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (days/nights)
Locations:
Loughborough
Salary: £52,000

Benefits:
23 days annual leave bank holidays
Health care cash back plans
Death in service
Cycle to work scheme
Training and development opportunities

The Role We are seeking a reliable and proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with either bias to join a busy, 24/7 operation.

Reporting to the Engineering Shift Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of plant and machinery that supports continuous manufacturing and supply chain activities.

Key Responsibilities
Perform both planned and reactive electrical and mechanical maintenance

Maintain machinery, equipment, and tools to ensure safety and optimal performance

Collaborate with production teams to minimise downtime and implement preventative maintenance

Investigate and diagnose causes of breakdowns and faults, ensuring repairs are recorded for trend analysis

Manage the safe and efficient use of materials including consumables and chemicals

Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, health and safety regulations, and quality standards

Maintain and improve engineering systems such as CMMS, KPIs, shift handovers, audits, and safety reviews

Coordinate and oversee third-party engineering contractors on site

Safeguard the wellbeing of all site personnel

About You The ideal candidate will have:

Proven multi-skilled engineering experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment

Strong mechanical, electrical, and building maintenance capabilities including control systems and utilities

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and their practical application

Knowledge of health & safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements

Experience working shift patterns, including night shifts, ideally on automated sites

Excellent communication skills with a logical, methodical approach to problem-solving

Ability to handle multiple priorities and challenging situations calmly and efficiently

Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is advantageous but not essential

If you are a multi-skilled maintenance engineer based in Loughborough get in touch with Josh Sharkey from Stirling Warrington for this role or any other role in the East Midlands.

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