Shift Maintenance Engineer
Posted Today by TXM Recruit
£52,501 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Leicester
Summary: The Maintenance Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias) role in Leicester involves maintaining and optimizing advanced machinery at a distribution facility. This position requires hands-on electrical and mechanical skills, with a focus on ensuring operational efficiency through effective repairs and maintenance. The role is offered as a fixed-term contract until December 2026, with a shift pattern following a Panama schedule. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in electro-mechanical engineering and be prepared to engage in a dynamic work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform mechanical disassembly and reassembly tasks, basic field wiring, equipment calibration, and system testing.
- Efficiently manage time using CMMS, aiming for over 90% utilisation.
- Complete reactive repairs within set time frames to minimise downtime.
- Conduct servicing and repairs of installed products, taking hands-on ownership of issues to achieve swift resolutions.
- Interpret electrical schematics and work confidently with 415V motor controls.
- Prioritise health and safety by conducting thorough risk assessments.
- Demonstrate strong mechanical skills, including the ability to read and follow assembly drawings.
- Follow setup instructions, assembly guides, and checklists with precision.
- Display exceptional attention to detail and follow-up capabilities.
- Understand and work with control systems.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation and customer environments.
Key Skills:
- Qualification at NVQ/BTEC/C&G Level 3 in Electro-Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and technologies.
- Knowledge of PLC systems and their functionality.
- Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics is an advantage.
- Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using CMMS systems and managing engineering inventory.
- A qualification equivalent to HNC/HND is preferred but not essential.
Salary (Rate): £52,501/year
City: Leicester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Position: Maintenance Shift Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary: £44,501 + £8,000 Shift Premium
Fixed Term Contract - December 2026
TXM Recruit is partnering with a prominent automation and intralogistics company to hire skilled Maintenance Engineers with an electrical bias, for one of their flagship sites in Leicester. These roles involve maintaining and optimizing state-of-the-art machinery to ensure seamless operations at the distribution facility. This will be an 18 month FTC, finishing on 31st December 2026.
Shift Pattern:
Panama schedule
Work Hours: 6am – 6pm/6pm – 6am (2-week rotation)
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform mechanical disassembly and reassembly tasks, basic field wiring, equipment calibration, and system testing.
- Efficiently manage time using CMMS, aiming for over 90% utilisation.
- Complete reactive repairs within set time frames to minimise downtime.
- Conduct servicing and repairs of installed products, taking hands-on ownership of issues to achieve swift resolutions.
- Interpret electrical schematics and work confidently with 415V motor controls.
- Prioritise health and safety by conducting thorough risk assessments.
- Demonstrate strong mechanical skills, including the ability to read and follow assembly drawings.
- Follow setup instructions, assembly guides, and checklists with precision.
- Display exceptional attention to detail and follow-up capabilities.
- Understand and work with control systems.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation and customer environments.
Skills and Qualifications Required:
- Qualification at NVQ/BTEC/C&G Level 3 in Electro-Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and technologies.
- Knowledge of PLC systems and their functionality.
- Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics is an advantage.
- Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using CMMS systems and managing engineering inventory.
- A qualification equivalent to HNC/HND is preferred but not essential.
Desirable Attributes:
- Mechanical aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment using technical diagrams.
- Familiarity with 415V motor controls and understanding of PLC systems.
- Awareness of health and safety standards, including conducting risk assessments.
- Customer-oriented approach with effective communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and participate in training programs, including potential travel within Europe.
- Previous experience within an FMCG environment, such as distribution, packaging or production.
Benefits:
- Employer pension contributions of up to 6%.
- Comprehensive private healthcare coverage, including optical, dental, and hearing benefits.
- Life insurance for added financial security.
- Health care cashback scheme, covering private medical excess costs.
- Access to a benefits portal offering lifestyle discounts and training resources.
- Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
- Ride-to-Work scheme to promote sustainable commuting.
- Referral program with rewards for recommending new hires.
- Employee of the Quarter awards to recognise outstanding contributions.
TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.