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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Maintech Recruitment
Humberstone · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£56,000 – £56,800 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Humberstone, Leicestershire
Category
Engineering
ocation; Hamilton We are working with a busy manufacturing site in Hamilton operating within the FMCG/industrial manufacturing sector. The site runs a wide range of machinery, from robotics, conveyors and flow wrappers through to large industrial boilers and compressors, with a strong focus on proactive, planned maintenance and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to join an already established maintenance team on a strong shift package, working across a varied plant with real scope to contribute to efficiency and downtime improvements. This role would suit a hands-on engineer from a medium to heavy industry background who enjoys variety, takes pride in proactive maintenance rather than firefighting, and is comfortable supporting and mentoring trainees and apprentices as part of a team. Responsibilities of a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer: Provide a mechanical engineering service to the production team to minimise downtime Carry out planned, proactive maintenance across a wide range of plant machinery Maintain commercial awareness of budgets to ensure the right spares are held Identify and implement ways to continuously improve efficiency and downtime Collect and compile maintenance data as required Support, encourage and motivate trainee fitters and apprentices Work safely at all times, raising any safety concerns promptly Skills & Qualifications of a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer: Level 3 mechanical engineering qualification (minimum) Experience within a manufacturing maintenance department Background in a medium to heavy industry environment Some PLC knowledge would be an advantage Benefits of a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer: £56,800 per annum (includes shift pay) Shift pattern: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off Company pension 21 days holiday Free on-site parking If you feel this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role is right for you, please contact Emma or Becky at Maintech Recruitment for more information or click apply. Maintech Recruitment – Engineering Great Careers Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Please note by applying for this role your data will be processed and stored in line with our privacy policy, full details of which are held on our website, and a copy can be provided if you wish
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