Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical

Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical Leicester (multi-site role) Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week Shift: 7:00am – 3:00pm The Role We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy engineering manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining CNC and specialist machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and supporting operational efficiency across multiple sites in Leicester. Key Responsibilities * Provide mechanical maintenance to a wide range of CNC and specialist machinery * Carry out mechanical repairs on gearboxes, bearings, shafts, drive chains, pumps, and tanks * Manage and resolve reactive breakdowns, minimising machine downtime * Undertake major refurbishment of plant, equipment, and machinery as required * Conduct PLC fault finding and interrogation * Investigate reported faults, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions * Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) * Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and legal requirements * Work across multiple sites within Leicester Essential Requirements * HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering * Minimum 3 years’ experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment * Proven experience fault-finding and repairing CNC multi-axis machines * Experience with Fanuc and Siemens controls * Up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging engineering technologies Desirable * NVQ in Maintenance Engineering * Strong understanding of engineering operational processes and standards Personal Attributes * Strong engineering knowledge and practical skills * Team player with the ability to adapt to changing working practices * Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise machinery breakdowns effectively * Physically fit and able to work in confined or awkward spaces