Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - Annum
- Location: East Midlands Leicestershire Leicester
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Maintenance Technician
Location: Leicester
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 5:00pm (45-minute lunch break)
Keep Production Moving. Drive Reliability. Make an Impact.
An established global manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join its Leicester operation. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of maintenance activities within a highly innovative manufacturing and R&D environment, ensuring critical equipment remains safe, reliable and operating at peak performance.
This role would suit a proactive maintenance professional with mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled experience who enjoys fault-finding, continuous improvement and working with advanced manufacturing technologies.
What You'll Be Doing
Managing and developing the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme
Responding to equipment breakdowns, fault-finding and carrying out repairs
Improving maintenance schedules to maximise equipment reliability and uptime
Leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions
Managing contractors and external service providers
Controlling spare parts and maintenance inventory
Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site
Promoting best practice in health, safety and compliance
What We're Looking For
Previous experience in a Maintenance Technician position within manufacturing, engineering or industrial environments
Mechanical, electrical or multi-skilled maintenance experience
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Experience managing PPM systems and maintenance schedules
Knowledge of engineering and health & safety standards
Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
Strong communication and organisational skills
Qualifications & Experience
HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience desirable
Knowledge of PUWER, LOLER and HSE regulations
What's In It For You?
✅ Salary up to £50,000
✅ Monday to Friday working pattern
✅ Join a global market-leading manufacturer
✅ Stable permanent position with long-term career prospects
✅ Exposure to advanced manufacturing and R&D technologies
✅ Opportunity to make a genuine impact on equipment reliability and operational performance
If you're a hands-on Maintenance Technician looking for a varied role within a technically advanced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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