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Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: Leicester

Working hours: Week 1 Monday - Thursday 5:30am - 4pm and Friday 5:30 - 1:30pm -

Week 2 - Monday 12pm - 10:30pm

The Opportunity

A leading engineering manufacturer is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their maintenance team. This is a hands‑on role responsible for ensuring machinery and production equipment operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will carry out both reactive and planned maintenance, support TPM activities, and play a key role in improving equipment uptime, reliability, and overall plant performance.

This position suits a proactive engineer with strong mechanical fault‑finding skills, experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, and a mindset focused on “stop it breaking in the first place.”

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical fault finding and repair of production machinery
• Pneumatic and hydraulic diagnostics and corrective maintenance
• Support Preventive, Predictive, RCM, CBM and FMEA maintenance programmes
• Contribute to TPM planning and execution
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys) and Failure Mode Analysis on equipment issues
• Recommend improvements to reduce downtime and enhance reliability
• Assist with facility repairs when required
• Support machine relocation including disconnection and re‑commissioning
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and engineering procedures

Skills & Experience Required

• Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• 3–5 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong problem‑solving and RCA skills
• Experience with TPM, RCM, FMEA or similar maintenance methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills
• Computer literate
• Basic electrical knowledge (advantageous)
• FLT or mobile platform licence (advantageous)

What You’ll Bring

• A proactive, self‑motivated approach
• A commitment to continuous improvement
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A drive to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime