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Posted 21 July, 2026

Maintenance Engineer

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment
Leicester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Join a market-leading food manufacturer at a modern, highly automated production facility in Leicester. Due to continued growth and investment, we’re looking for electrically biased Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to strengthen an established and well-structured engineering team.

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You’ll be working within a large, state-of-the-art site that benefits from significant ongoing investment in both equipment and people. With strong maintenance processes, healthy engineering budgets, and a supportive team culture, this is an environment where engineers are genuinely valued and developed.

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The business is committed to continuous improvement, training, and long-term career progression, making this an excellent opportunity for maintenance engineers who enjoy working in a fast-paced, forward-thinking manufacturing environment with modern technology and high engineering standards.

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Shift Pattern:

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  • 4 on 4 off – Days and Nights (12 hour shifts): 06:30 – 18:30 / 18:30 – 06:30 (blocks of 4)
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Benefits:

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  • Salary of c£59k
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  • Quarterly Bonus (£1,200 - £3,000 annually)
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  • Subsidised canteen
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  • Staff discounts
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  • 23 Shifts leave + your birthday off!
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  • Critical Illness Cover, Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Electric Cars, Discounted gym membership, plus more…
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  • Ongoing training & development tailored to your goals
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Key Responsibilities of Maintenance Engineer:

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  • Deliver hands-on engineering support to keep production running smoothly
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  • Perform both reactive and planned maintenance
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  • Use CMMS system to record and track maintenance activities
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  • Work closely with production to meet performance goals
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  • Follow safety and repair best practices at all times
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  • Contribute to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
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  • Be part of a collaborative, supportive engineering team with a strong culture of teamwork
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What We’re Looking For:

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  • Time-served or apprenticeship-trained engineer
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  • Relevant engineering qualifications (C&G/NVQ Level 3 or ONC/HNC preferred)
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  • Strong electrical skillset
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  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
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  • A positive, proactive mindset and a team player
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  • Eagerness to grow, learn, and contribute to a forward-thinking engineering department
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To Apply:

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If you're an experienced electrically biased Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with long-term career potential in a stable, forward-thinking company — we’d love to hear from you!

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