Maintenance Engineer in Wigston Magna

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Due to increased orders, this aerospace manufacturing business in Leicester is looking for three engineers across three shifts. A weekday role that involves nights (3 shift rotation), 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.

Responsibilities

Respond to machine breakdowns and facility issues with professionalism and urgency.

Develop and support preventative maintenance schedules.

Work on continuous improvement projects.

Contribute to safety initiatives and facility improvement projects.

Work both independently and collaboratively in a shift‐based team.

Liaise with contractors while ensuring compliance with site policies.

Qualifications

Apprentice trained or a minimum of a level 3 Engineering Qualification.

Strong maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience with CNC machinery (Siemens, Heidenhain, Fanuc).

Knowledge of drives, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

Excellent fault‐finding and diagnostic skills.

Desirable: 18th Edition wiring regulations.

Desirable: Mechanical skills (e.g., spindle rebuilds, bearing replacements).

Shift Patterns

3 shift rotation Monday to Friday.

0545‐1345 Early

1345‐2145 Late

2145‐0545 Night (Friday shorter day 0545‐1045 Early, 1045‐1545 Late, 1545‐2145 Night).

Weekend day shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 0545‐1745.

Weekend night shift 6pm – 6am Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

Benefits

Basic salary £38,000‐£42,000 with shift premium.

Weekday shift premium 21%: £45,980‐£50,820.

Weekend days shift premium 23%: £46,740‐£51,660.

Weekend nights shift premium 40%: £53,200‐£58,800.

Quarterly bonus scheme.

Generous overtime opportunities.

Company pension.

Cycle to work scheme.

Employee & store discounts.

Health & wellbeing programme.

On‐site parking.

Sick pay.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Entry level.

Employment type: Full‐time.

Industries: Repair and maintenance.

ContactPlease contact Becky Prince at Maintech Recruitment.

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

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