Maintenance Engineer

Position: Maintenance Engineer (Permanent)
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Day Shift

Location:

Market Harborough
Start: ASAP

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 07:00 – 17:00 (1 day) / 07:00 – 16:30 (4 days) – 48 hours average per week
Rate: £20.79 per hour
We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our on-site engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

* Perform mechanical maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on plant machinery (pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulics).

* Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) using CMMS systems (e.g., Holistech) to minimise downtime.

* Respond to breakdowns efficiently, diagnosing faults and repairing/replacing parts safely.

* Collaborate with production teams to maximise equipment performance.

* Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

* Maintain accurate maintenance records, statutory documentation, and compliance logs.

* Work independently and as part of a small engineering team.
Requirements:

* Apprentice-trained Mechanical Engineer (minimum Level
3) with industrial/manufacturing experience.

* Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostics skills.

* Experience with pumps, hydraulics, conveyors, gearboxes, and other mechanical systems.

* Knowledge of PPM systems in a production environment.

* Understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities in an industrial setting.

* Strong communication skills (Level 3 English/IELTS or equivalent).

* Proactive, motivated, and flexible, with a willingness to work weekends/shifts as needed.

* Eligible to work in the UK.
Benefits:

* Competitive pay with overtime at 1.25×

* 28 days holiday including bank holidays

* Company pension and sick pay schemes

* Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, life assurance, cycle to work

* Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme

* Discounts and rewards, plus £300 “Introduce a Friend” bonus