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Maintenance Engineer

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and#(phone number removed); LOCATION; LEICESTERSHIRE

We are working with a highly established aerospace manufacturing business supplying precision-engineered components into global aviation and advanced engineering markets. The site is a high-spec, fast-paced production environment operating a range of advanced CNC machinery, robotic cells, and automated manufacturing systems.

Due to continued growth and increased order demand, the business is expanding its engineering team across multiple shifts. This is a great opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a technically challenging environment where no two days are the same and where continuous improvement and engineering development are actively encouraged.

You will be working across a variety of shift patterns including weekday rotation and dedicated weekend coverage, supporting a modern manufacturing facility that values both proactive engineering and rapid breakdown response.

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer who enjoys working in a technical, precision-led environment, particularly those who want exposure to CNC machinery, robotics, and advanced manufacturing systems while developing new skills within a secure and structured business.

and#(phone number removed); Responsibilities of a Maintenance Engineer:

  • Respond quickly and effectively to machine breakdowns and production issues

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance across CNC machines, robot cells and site equipment

  • Support the development and improvement of maintenance schedules and reliability plans

  • Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

  • Support continuous improvement and engineering development projects

  • Work collaboratively within shift teams to maintain production output

  • Liaise with contractors and external engineers while ensuring site compliance standards

  • Support health andamp; safety and site improvement initiatives

and#(phone number removed); Skills andamp; Qualifications of a Maintenance Engineer:

  • Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

  • Strong experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment

  • Hands-on experience with CNC machinery (Siemens, Heidenhain or Fanuc controls)

  • Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

  • Understanding of drives, motors and automated production systems

  • Ability to work effectively within a shift-based engineering team

Desirable:

  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

  • Mechanical rebuild experience (bearings, spindles, assemblies)

and#(phone number removed); Shift Pattern andamp; Benefits of a Maintenance Engineer:Shift Patterns Available:

  • Weekday rotation (3-shift pattern Mondayandndash;Friday):

    • Earlies: 05:45 andndash; 13:45

    • Lates: 13:45 andndash; 21:45

    • Nights: 21:45 andndash; 05:45

  • Weekend Days: Fridayandndash;Sunday (05:45 andndash; 17:45)

  • Weekend Nights: Fridayandndash;Sunday (18:00 andndash; 06:00)

Salary andamp; Earnings:

  • Basic salary: andpound;38,000 andndash; andpound;42,000

  • Weekday shift premium: up to 21% (c. andpound;45,980 andndash; andpound;50,820)

  • Weekend day shift premium: up to 23% (c. andpound;46,740 andndash; andpound;51,660)

  • Weekend night shift premium: up to 40% (c. andpound;53,200 andndash; andpound;58,800)

Additional Benefits:

  • Quarterly bonus scheme

  • Generous overtime opportunities

  • Company pension scheme

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Employee discounts and retail savings

  • Health andamp; wellbeing programme

  • On-site parking

  • Company sick pay scheme

  • Secure long-term employment within a global aerospace supply chain

If you feel this Maintenance Engineer opportunity is right for you, please contact Becky Prince at Maintech Recruitment for more information.

Please note this client is unable to offer sponsorship; you will require full rights to work in the UK.

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