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Job Title


Maintenance Engineer


Company : Maintech Recruitment LTD


Location : Leicester, England


Created : 2026-03-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Due to increased orders, this aerospace manufacturing business in Leicester is on the lookout for three engineers across three shifts. A weekday role which does involve nights (3 shift rotation), A weekend days and weekend nights to enhance the current team. You will be responsible for both proactive and reactive maintenance of a wide variety of CNC machines, tooling and robot cells, no two days are the same, If you are an engineer that likes to be challenged, and learn new skills then this is the role for you. In return you'll be working for a company that values its employee's and offers secure employment.The role as a maintenance engineerRespond to machine breakdowns and facility issues with professionalism and urgencyDevelop and support preventative maintenance schedulesWork on continuous improvement projectsContribute to safety initiatives and facility improvement projectsWork both independently and collaboratively in a shift-based teamLiaise with contractors while ensuring compliance with site policiesSkills and Qualifications required in this Maintenance engineers roleApprentice trained or a minimum of a level 3 Engineering QualificationStrong maintenance experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience with CNC machinery (Siemens, Heidenhain, Fanuc)Knowledge of drives, pneumatics, and hydraulicsExcellent fault-finding and diagnostic skillsDesirable:18th Edition wiring regulationsMechanical skills (e.g., spindle rebuilds, bearing replacements)The different shift patterns of the Maintenance Engineer required are:3 shift rotation Monday to Friday.0545-1345 Earlies1345-2145 Lates2145-0545 Night shift On a Friday its a shorter day 0545-1045 Earlies , 1045-1545 Lates , 1545-2145 NightsWeekend day shift which is Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 0545-1745Weekend Nights Friday, Saturday & Sunday6pm - 6amBasic salary of £38000 - £42000 with shift premiumWeekday shift premium 21% = £45,980 -£50,820Weekend Days shift premium 23% £46,740 - £51,660Weekend nights shift premium 40% £53,200- £58,800The Benefits of this Maintenance Engineers positionQuarterly bonus schemeGenerous overtime opportunitiesCompany pensionCycle to work schemeEmployee 'store discountsHealth & wellbeing programmeOn-site parkingSick payIf you feel this Maintenance Engineers role is right for you Please contact Becky Prince at Maintech Recruitment.Please note this cilent is unable to offer sponsorship, you will require full rights to work in the UKJBRP1_UKTJ