Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance Engineer
Whetstone, Leicestershire (occasional visits to Frankley, B45 0LD)
£40,000 – £45,000 per annum | Permanent | Full Time
About the Role
We are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing operation based in Whetstone. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all machinery and equipment on site, minimising downtime through planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and improving the overall reliability and safety of plant and production processes.
This is a hands-on engineering role with real variety, from routine scheduled maintenance and front-line electrical repairs to diagnosing breakdowns, fitting new parts, and supporting new plant builds at the Frankley site.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine scheduled maintenance, including front-line electrical repairs and responding to equipment faults
- Diagnose breakdown problems and use findings to improve planned preventative maintenance
- Check and calibrate instruments to ensure accuracy
- Work on and maintain machinery, conveyor systems, and sensors
- Deal with emergencies, unplanned breakdowns, and repairs
- Ensure continuous cover of machinery and equipment
- Provide training to operators on routine basic maintenance activities
- Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance
- Collaborate with other departments to improve overall efficiencies
- Assist with new plant builds and Subtech projects at the Frankley site
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, rotating shifts: 06:00–14:00 and 12:00–20:00
Benefits
33 days' annual leave, contributory pension scheme, Death in Service, healthcare cash plan, group income protection policy (after qualifying service)
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Electrical engineering qualification
- Industrial or manufacturing background
- Electrical and mechanical training and experience within an industrial setting
- Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Strong team-working and communication skills
- Confident working under pressure
- Competent with Microsoft Office
Desirable:
- Mechanical engineering apprenticeship or qualification
- Experience with PPM, PLC fault finding, or 3-phase systems
- Fabrication skills — machining, fitting, or welding
- Understanding of hydraulics and compressed air systems
- Experience working at heights or in an agricultural environment