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 Randamp;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 andamp; safety standards
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
- Strong communication and organisational skills
Qualifications andamp; 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 Randamp;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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