At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair CNC and specialist machinery to keep production running smoothly.
- Company: Established engineering business in Leicester with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with flexible working options available.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in engineering maintenance.
- Qualifications: HNC in Mechanical Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established engineering business in Leicester.
Location: Leicester | Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week | Day Shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm | Benefits: Pension and 25 days plus 8 bank holidays | Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 DOE
The Role
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving a wide range of CNC and specialist machinery across company sites in Leicester. You will support both reactive and planned maintenance activity, helping to minimise downtime and keep production moving.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide mechanical maintenance support across CNC and specialist machinery.
- Carry out mechanical repairs to gearboxes, bearings, shafts, drive chains, pumps and tanks.
- Respond to reactive breakdowns quickly and effectively to reduce machine downtime.
- Investigate reported faults, identify root causes and decide the most appropriate repair action.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance to support equipment reliability.
- Undertake major refurbishment of plant, equipment and machinery when required.
- Carry out PLC fault finding and interrogation.
- Work in line with legal requirements, company procedures and health and safety guidelines.
- Travel between company sites across Leicester as required.
About You
- A proactive, hands‑on engineer with strong mechanical maintenance experience and the confidence to diagnose and repair faults on complex machinery.
- HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in an engineering environment.
- Experience fault finding and repairing CNC multi‑axis machines.
- Conversant with Fanuc and Siemens controls.
- Strong knowledge of current and emerging engineering technology, equipment and maintenance techniques.
- A practical, safety‑conscious approach with strong problem‑solving skills.
If you are an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with CNC machinery experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Leicester, we would like to hear from you.
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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Mechanical Engineer employer: Nicholas Associates Group Limited
Join a well-established engineering business in Leicester that values its employees through a supportive work culture and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. With competitive benefits including a pension scheme, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and opportunities for professional growth, this company is dedicated to fostering an environment where engineers can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the production process.
Contact Details:
Nicholas Associates Group Limited Recruitment Team
