Maintenance Engineer – Panama Days (2's and 3's)
Location: Leicester (LE1)
Salary: £48,864 + Profit-Related Bonus + Private Healthcare + 7% Matched Pension
Shift Pattern: Panama Days
A Role That Works for You
Are you a skilled maintenance engineer looking for a role that offers challenge, variety, and career growth? This is your opportunity to join a long-established and industry-leading FMCG manufacturer, supplying well-known brands across the UK. Despite their national presence, this company remains family-owned, ensuring a supportive and people-focused work environment.
Investing in employee development is a priority here—expect hands-on training, career progression, and a workplace that values your contributions.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role as a maintenance engineer, you’ll be working on a variety of modern equipment, tackling both electrical and mechanical challenges. Your day-to-day will include:
Diagnosing and fixing electrical faults – working with sensors, motors, relays, and e-stops.
⚙️ Mechanical maintenance and repairs – handling belts, bearings, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
Preventative maintenance – ensuring production keeps running smoothly.
Basic PLC fault finding – identifying and resolving issues efficiently.
⏳ Reacting to breakdowns – problem-solving under pressure to minimize downtime.
What We’re Looking For
To succeed as a maintenance engineer in this role, you should have:
✅ A Level 3 qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC, HNC, or HND) in engineering.
✅ Experience in both electrical and mechanical maintenance.
✅ The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
✅ A proactive approach to problem-solving.
✅ Happy to work Panama Days.
Why This Role?
This isn’t just another maintenance engineer position—it’s an opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment, develop your skills, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. Whether you’re looking to refine your expertise or take your career further, this role has plenty to offer.