Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with UK Visa Sponsorship

We're looking for skilled mechanics who can keep our clients site running smoothly. Your work will help ensure production lines operate at their best every day and respond to any breakdowns.

Our client is a well known manufacturer in their sector with multiple sites and opportunities across the UK. They have a strong manufacturing presence which focuses on quality, efficiency, and safety.

• Carry out maintenance activities in your area of responsibility, maximising wrench time while following safety protocols.
• Support continuous improvement using the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle.
• Provide feedback to planners and leadership to help optimise schedules, frequency, and parts planning.
• Conduct pre- and post-maintenance quality checks.
• Manage lubrication mapping and execution, and support the simplification and rationalisation of our lubricants.
• Train the autonomous maintenance team on equipment knowledge, basic Clean Inspect Lubricate routine and fault diagnostics.
• Lead the root cause analysis sessions and offer technical expertise.
• Promote and maintain strong 5S standards across the plant.

Continental shift pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off - 42 hours/week on average, including weekends, bank holidays, and night shifts (12 hour shifts)

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering apprenticeship with hands on experience.
• Recognised mechanical academic qualification.
• Strong mechanical knowledge.
• Familiarity with CMMS and SCADA systems.
• Solid understanding of equipment and technical standards.
• A sense of ownership for safety, quality, and performance.

• Annual salary: £59,306.05 (including shift premium).
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Visa sponsorship
• Relocation package
• Generous pension scheme: We double your contribution! put in 5%, add 10%.
• Extended fully paid family leave
• Provided PPE: Uniforms and safety shoes provided, cleaned, and maintained on-site.
• A 24 hour online GP for you and your family
• Free virtual physiotherapy
• A discounted gym membership
• Long service rewards
• Critical illness cover
• Electric car scheme
• Day off on your birthday
• Option to buy/sell holiday leave

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Company: Michael Page
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary/Rate: £59,306/annum

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