Maintenance Engineer (Fixed-Term Contract) - �52,500 including Shift Allowance
Location: Leicester - LE19
Contract Length: Fixed Term until December 31st, 2026
Package Includes: �44,501 base salary + �8,000 shift allowance, 6% pension contribution, 240 hours annual leave, consistent overtime availability, and access to structured on-site training.
Shift Pattern: Panama shift (2s & 3s), rotating days and nights - 6am-6pm / 6pm-6am, 42 hours per week
About the Client
ATA Recruitment is working with a leading engineering solutions provider with multiple resident engineering teams across the UK. The site in Leicester supports a long-term partnership with a major national operation, and due to internal movement and contract extensions, the client is now seeking Maintenance Engineers on a fixed-term basis through to December 2026.
You'll join a well-established team focused on maintaining high levels of uptime and efficiency across site operations. A proven performer, the site has delivered industry-leading uptime and requires committed engineers to continue supporting its operational success.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Maintenance Engineer , your role will include a mix of planned maintenance and reactive repair work, supporting mechanical and electrical functions. You'll work with a wide range of site-based automation systems including cranes, conveyors, and shuttles.
Key responsibilities include:
* Conducting PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) on mechanical and electrical systems.
* Responding to breakdowns, identifying faults, and replacing components like-for-like.
* Managing shift operations, leading by example, and ensuring maintenance logs are up to date.
* Handling mechanical components such as valves, pumps, bearings, belts, and hydraulics.
* Performing safe electrical work involving isolations, three-phase systems, contactors, and control panels.
* Using mobile systems to raise and close maintenance jobs, with support from on-site digital platforms.
* Driving continuous improvement projects and supporting operational efficiency.
What the Client is Looking For
To succeed as a Maintenance Engineer in this fast-paced site, you should have:
* A Level 3 qualification in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical).
* Solid multi-skilled experience, ideally within automation, FMCG, ASRS, or related industries.
* Strong mechanical knowledge with confidence in electrical fault finding.
* Ability to work at height and maintain physical fitness for hands-on maintenance duties.
* A proactive, personable attitude, with the confidence to lead a shift and manage your own workload.
* Willingness to complete structured training, including a buddy system and safety training modules.
Why Apply?
* Join a respected national operation with a long-term secured contract.
* Work as a Maintenance Engineer in a technically rich environment with varied daily challenges.
* Benefit from structured training and support from a strong engineering leadership team.
* Take advantage of excellent work-life balance through the Panama shift model.
If you're a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a fixed-term opportunity with strong pay, professional development, and immediate start dates available - apply now or send your CV to faisal.ahmedy@ata-recruitment.co.uk
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