Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (CNC)

Solvit
Leicester, LE1 5YA, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£46,000 – £50,000 pa

Salary

£46,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Posted
11 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Benefits

Excellent facilities Long-term job security Proper career ladder Supportive team & management Social events

CNC Maintenance Engineer
Leicester LE8
Rotating Shift (day/late/night)
£46,000 - £50,000 (inc shift)
Full Time –Permanent

We are looking for a multi skilled maintenance engineer who has experience carrying out PPM on CNC machinery. This is working with a busy aerospace company that will continue to develop your skills and offer career growth.

What will you be doing?

  • Carrying out both mechanical & electrical maintenance
  • PPM & reactive maintenance on facilities & CNC equipment

To be considered, youmust have:

  • Previous experience in a multi skilled maintenance role in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience repairing/maintaining CNC machinery
  • Time spent working on hydraulics & pneumatics
  • Able to commit to the rotating shift

The rotating shift pattern

  • Days – Monday – Thursday 05:45 – 13:45 & Friday 05:45 – 10:45
  • Afternoon – Monday – Thursday 13:45 – 21:45 & Friday 10:45 – 15:45
  • Nights – Monday – Thursday 21:45 – 05:45 & Friday 15:45 – 20:45

Please note during initial training/induction you will be on a fixed day shift on slight different hours.

This role offers:

  • £38k - £42k base + shift - £46k - £50k salary
  • Permanent job from day 1
  • Excellent facilities
  • Long-term job security
  • Proper career ladder
  • Supportive team & management
  • Social events

APPLY NOW

If this sounds like the perfect role for you and you have the required skills, please respond to this advert with your CV and we’ll be in touch.

Everyone will receive a reply.

#WeCanSolviT

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