# Maintenance Engineer

**Company:** [Technical Placements Ltd](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/bgu9pGE47aNvM7mavdnCE1.md)
**Location:** Wigston, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

Are you an experienced shift Maintenance Engineer / Technician with CNC Machine experience, looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, high-performance, high precision aerospace environment?

We have recruited for this growing precision component manufacturer for over 20 years. They have a very professional reputation offering great working conditions and future prospects. They manufacture a range of products from the smallest aerospace parts to large industrial gas turbine parts and as such, they are a key figure in the power generation supply chain and aerospace markets.

The CNC Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly by responding to breakdowns, leading preventative maintenance efforts, and driving continuous improvement across the facility.

**What You’ll Do:**  
Respond to machine breakdowns and facility issues with professionalism and urgency  
Develop and support preventative maintenance schedules  
Contribute to safety initiatives and facility improvement projects  
Work both independently and collaboratively in a shift-based team  
Liaise with contractors while ensuring compliance with site policies

**37 Hours**  
Rotating 3-shift pattern:  
AM Shift: Mon–Thurs 5:45–13:45, Fri 5:45–10:45  
PM Shift: Mon–Thurs 13:45–21:45, Fri 10:45–15:45  
Night Shift: Mon–Thurs 21:45–05:45, Fri 15:45–20:45

## Requirements

The successful candidate will be a self starter with drive and enthusiasm, willing and able to contribute to the development of the company through involvement in continuous improvement projects / activities and have a willingness and drive to actively endorse and promote excellent standards of work and health and safety compliance along with maintenance best practice.  
**Essential:**  
Strong maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment  
Experience with CNC machinery  
Knowledge of drives, pneumatics, and hydraulics  
Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills  
**Desirable:**  
18th Edition wiring regulations  
Mechanical skills (e.g., spindle rebuilds, bearing replacements)  
Relevant formal qualification in maintenance (preferred but not required)

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.

## Benefits

Up to £50K salary

Quarterly bonus scheme  
Generous overtime opportunities  
Company pension  
Cycle to work scheme  
Employee & store discounts  
Health & wellbeing programme  
On-site parking  
Sick pay