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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
£55,000 - £58,000 + Bonus + 15% Pension
Leicester | 4 on 4 off Days & Nights
Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to join a large, well-invested heavy industrial manufacturing site?
We are recruiting for a leading manufacturer seeking a skilled engineer to join their established maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of heavy industrial and automated production equipment while benefiting from ongoing training, technical development and genuine career progression.
What's On Offer?
- £55,000 - £58,000 Basic Salary
- Annual Bonus Scheme
- 15% Pension Contribution
- Overtime Opportunities
- Ongoing Training & Technical Development
- Long-Term Career Progression
- Stable and Growing Manufacturing Business
The Role
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across a heavy industrial production facility.
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults on plant machinery and production equipment.
- Maintaining conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, motors, chains and hydraulic systems.
- Carrying out mechanical installations, repairs and equipment improvements.
- Supporting preventative maintenance activities to improve plant reliability.
- Assisting with root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Minimising downtime and maximising plant performance.
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with engineering standards.
What We're Looking For
- Recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
- Previous experience within manufacturing, heavy industry, processing, recycling, steel, aggregates, building products, FMCG or similar environments.
- Experience working with conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings and hydraulic systems.
- A proactive and safety-focused approach to maintenance.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively within a team. xgikmsk
- Flexibility to work a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern.
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