Maintenance Engineer – £53,425 + Overtime – Leicester
Shift Pattern: Rotating Days & Nights with Extended Time Off
- Week 1: Monday–Friday (07:00–19:00)
- Week 2: Sunday–Thursday (19:00–07:00)
- Week 3: Full Week Off (10 Days Off)
- Week 4: Monday–Friday (07:00–19:00)
- Week 5: Tuesday–Saturday (19:00–07:00)
- Week 6: Full Week Off (7 Days Off)
A well-established food manufacturer in Leicester is seeking a proactive maintenance engineer to support a fast-paced production environment, offering a salary of £53,425 with regular overtime paid at 1.25x, matched 7% pension, private medical cover, profit-related bonuses, and a unique rotating shift pattern that gives up to 17 days off every six weeks.
About the Role
As a maintenance engineer, you’ll ensure critical machinery is kept running to avoid costly downtime in a high-volume food production environment. The site manufactures up to two million units a day and is continually investing in new lines and engineering improvements.
Responsibilities Include:
- Rapid breakdown response and planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
- Electrical fault-finding using schematics, multimeters, and diagnostic tools
- Mechanical repair work including gearboxes, shafts, pneumatics, bearings, and belts
- Involvement in installations, upgrades, and general engineering support
- Working closely with team leads to prioritise jobs and complete tasks safely and efficiently
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to team improvements
What We’re Looking For
To succeed as a maintenance engineer in this environment, you’ll need to be comfortable working independently, able to think quickly during breakdowns, and be committed to maintaining high operational standards.
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical engineering (apprenticeship preferred)
- Proven experience as a maintenance engineer in a food, FMCG, or manufacturing environment
- Strong mechanical and electrical skills (ideally 60/40 or 40/60 split)
- Familiarity with sensors, relays, three-phase motors, and control systems
- A methodical approach to fault finding and root cause diagnosis
- A solid work ethic with a flexible attitude and a willingness to support team priorities
Why Join?
This is a brilliant opportunity for a committed maintenance engineer to step into a role that offers security, variety, and excellent work-life balance. The successful maintenance engineer will work within a skilled team on a well-supported site, gaining exposure to diverse equipment and benefiting from in-house and external development support.
If you're a hands-on maintenance engineer looking to take the next step in a well-run, stable operation — this could be the perfect fit.
faisal.ahmedy@ata-recruitment.co.uk
07788 365715
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