Maintenance Engineer (Cutting Machines) in Leicester

Maintenance Engineer (Cutting Machines) in Leicester

Leicester Full-Time 55000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Maintain advanced cutting machines and ensure smooth production operations.
  • Company: Join a leading international manufacturing business in a modern facility.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and long-term career stability.
  • Other info: Great opportunity for growth in a supportive and dynamic environment.
  • Why this job: Work Monday to Friday with no field work, focusing on innovative technology.
  • Qualifications: Hands-on experience with Znd or Kongsberg cutting tables is essential.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.

Previous hands-on maintenance experience with Znd or Kongsberg cutting tables is essential for this position.

Location: Coventry

Commutable from: Coventry, Nuneaton, Rugby, Bedworth, Warwick, Leamington Spa and Hinckley

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:00

Job Type: Permanent

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a highly successful international manufacturing business. Based at a modern facility in Coventry, you will work with advanced automated production equipment in a permanent, site-based role. This position would be particularly attractive to an engineer looking to move away from field service or regular travel into a stable Monday-to-Friday day shift. The business offers an excellent working environment, strong employee benefits and long-term career stability.

The Role

  • You will be responsible for maintaining sophisticated manufacturing equipment, with a particular focus on Znd or Kongsberg digital cutting tables.
  • Working closely with production, you will carry out preventative and reactive maintenance to maximise equipment availability, improve reliability and minimise downtime.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance
  • Maintain and fault-find Znd or Kongsberg cutting tables
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical and control-related faults
  • Respond efficiently to breakdowns to minimise production downtime
  • Identify recurring equipment issues and implement permanent solutions
  • Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives
  • Assist with the installation, commissioning and improvement of machinery
  • Work closely with production teams to resolve equipment problems
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
  • Complete all work safely and in accordance with company procedures
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping and engineering best practice

Candidate Requirements

  • Essential hands-on maintenance experience with Znd or Kongsberg digital cutting tables
  • Previous Maintenance Engineer experience within a manufacturing or automated production environment
  • Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
  • Experience of planned preventative and reactive maintenance
  • Good understanding of automated manufacturing equipment
  • Ability to diagnose faults efficiently and minimise downtime
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of maintenance activities
  • Proactive and methodical approach to equipment reliability
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production teams
  • Strong commitment to health and safety

Benefits

  • £55,000 per annum
  • Monday-to-Friday day shift 07:00-15:00 working hours
  • Permanent, site-based position
  • No field work or regular travel
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Modern manufacturing and engineering environment
  • Strong investment in technology and employee development
  • Long-term career stability
  • Opportunity to work with advanced automated cutting technology

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Maintenance Engineer (Cutting Machines) in Leicester employer: Optima UK

Join a leading international manufacturing business in Coventry as a Maintenance Engineer, where you will enjoy a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule and a modern working environment. The company prioritises employee development with strong investment in technology and offers an excellent benefits package, ensuring long-term career stability and opportunities for growth within the organisation. This role is perfect for those seeking to move away from field service into a rewarding, site-based position focused on advanced automated cutting technology.

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Contact Details:

Optima UK Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Maintenance Engineer (Cutting Machines) in Leicester

Hands-on Maintenance Experience
Znd Cutting Tables
Kongsberg Cutting Tables
Mechanical Fault-Finding Skills
Electrical Fault-Finding Skills
Planned Preventative Maintenance
Reactive Maintenance