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Due to continued growth, we are seeking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer on a Continental shift of 4 nights 4 off, for a very well-known company within the food industry.

Your role as Maintenance Engineer will be to ensure plant and equipment downtime is kept to a minimum and building upkeep is maximised through efficient response times, continuous improvements, data acquisition and analysis.

The package details for the role include a continental 4 on 4 off night shift

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

  • £49,000
  • Paid Overtime
  • Company Pension at 5%
  • Excellent holiday entitlement at 22 days inclusive of bank holidays. 

As a Maintenance Engineer you will have the responsibility for installing, maintaining, and examining all equipment on site. Skills and background that are desirable:

  • Time served Electrical/Mechanical Engineer
  • General Craft Skills in an Engineering setting
  • Previous experience in an FMCG or food environment
  • Working knowledge of maintenance systems

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from Leicester, Coventry, Loughborough, and Market Harborough.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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