Are you an 18th Edition-qualified electrician with experience in heavy industry? We're looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join a global engineering business on a heavy manufacturing site in the Leicestershire area where your technical skills and practical know-how are valued. This is a Monday to Friday role, with shifts running 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday to Thursday, and 6:00am - 11:00am on Fridays, offering a great work-life balance.

You'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of equipment - including overhead cranes, millers, borers, and plasma machines - to help keep operations running safely and efficiently. You'll be part of a supportive team in an inclusive environment that values input and encourages continuous improvement. The role offers a salary of circa 34,200, with opportunities for overtime and additional call-out payments as part of a rota system.

Responsibilities of this Maintenance Engineer role:

• Ensure the smooth running and maintenance of all manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Routine /planned maintenance and repair of all on site equipment.
• Actively minimise plant and equipment downtime
• Contribute to continuous improvements on machines and processes
• Create and manage the preventative maintenance program for the repair and modification of machines.
• Methodically troubleshoot equipment in order
• Liaising on an on-going basis with Supervisors, Managers and team members.
• To be available on a call out basis to provide maintenance and breakdown cover over a 24-hour period.
• Ensure compliance to all site Rules, Regulations, Policies & Procedures.
• Maintain compliance to all Health and Safety Regulations and Standards.

Qualifications needed for this Maintenance Engineer role:

• Level 3 Engineering Qualification or Vocational Time Served Qualification.
• 18th edition electrical qualification.
• Time served in Industrial maintenance environment.
• An understanding of engineering drawings and principles.
• Working knowledge of AC, DC and 3 phase electrical.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Portable appliance testing.
• Electrical inspection and testing.
• A Full Driving License.
• IPAF and FLT would be preferable - but can be trained

Benefits to you as a Maintenance Engineer:

• Salary Circa 34,200 (37 hour a week contract)
• Call out paid at a minimum 3 hours
• 25 + statutory holiday allowance
• Pension Match up to 4 %
• Overtime paid at 1.5x (Monday-Saturday) and 2x (Sunday)
• Option to buy company stocks and shares
• Enhanced sick pay after probation period.