Mechanical Engineer

  • Permanent
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • Posted: 11th June 2026
  • Salary: Up to £50947 per annum + Bonus + Premium OT, Leading Benefits
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17318
  • Industry:
  • Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

This Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role is working with one of the UK’s largest manufacturing organisations and offers a fantastic salary of £50947 plus KPI bonus of 5%, excellent industry benefits, pension match to 10% and leading career development opportunities.

The successful Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will benefit from:

  • A base salary up to £50.9k per annum, plus bonus, and overtime also available at a minimum of x 1.5, x 2
  • Company pension matched up to 10%
  • Share option scheme, plus employee benefits program
  • Continental shift pattern – Days and Nights
  • Training programs, advanced qualifications and career development opportunities etc

Key Responsibilities of Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

  • To carry out essential planned mechanical maintenance and complete necessary repairs to keep factories in good working order.
  • Involvement in on-going process improvement throughout the factories, developing new ideas and better solutions.
  • Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, Inspections, Service and Repairs, hydraulic machinery, bearings, shafts, conveyor-based systems etc

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Applicants must hold a recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification such as an Advanced Apprenticeship & or; Level 3 NVQ with BTEC Level 3 or above, City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering/Craft studies
  • Demonstrable knowledge & expertise in PPM and reactive maintenance on Industrial Plant & Equipment.
  • High degree of Health & Safety awareness.

In return, you will be offered a truly varied role within a dynamic and a fast-paced business, providing opportunities to develop your skill sets and progress your career.

 
 

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