Equipment engineer Work, Jobs in Desford, Lec (with Salaries)

Maintenance Technician (Weekends)
Caterpillar —Desford
- £37,900 - £42,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Programmable logic controllers
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Field Service Engineer
Bywater Services Ltd —Coalville
- £37,000 - £53,000 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Employee assistance programme
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8d
SITE WELFARE & ACCOMMODATION FITTER & INSTALLATION ENGINEER
PREMIER PLANT AND TOOL HIRE LTD —Derby
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Schematics
- Plumbing
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Field Service Engineer
NoteMachine UK Ltd —Leicester
- From £39,353 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
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10d
Electrical Installation Technician (Entry Level)
Yunex Traffic —Leicester
- Overtime
- No experience needed
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
IT Engineer (MSP)
Mark1 IT Solutions Ltd —Melton Mowbray
- £36,000 - £40,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Travel
- In-person
- Up to 25% travel
- Free parking
- Paid training
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8d
Multi Skilled Engineer
Noble Foods Limited —Leicester
- £55,470 a year
- Night shift
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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Onsite Desktop Service Engineer
Xeretec Office Systems Ltd —Leicester
- £30,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
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1d
CNC Machinist
Preci-Spark —Coalville
- £16 - £20 an hour
- Overtime
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
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Data Analyst
Cromwell —Leicester
- Full-time
- Time management
- Analytics
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Regional Engineer
Bodycote —Coventry
- £60,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
Maintenance Engineer
Druck Limited —Groby
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
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8d
Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Relocation Offered)
PepsiCo —Leicester
- £59,306.05 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Mechanical knowledge
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discount
Air conditioning Mate
AB AIR CONDITIONING LTD —Tamworth
- £110 a day
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- In-person
Quick apply
IT Field Engineer
BCA —Birmingham
- Monday to Friday
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Development Technician (DE395)
Triumph Motorcycles —Hinckley
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Project Manager / CAD Designer
The Conveyor Shop Ltd —Leicester
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- CAD
- Project management
Quick apply
7d
Maintenance Assistant
Trans-Continental Marketing Ltd —Coalville
- £10.85 - £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Computer literacy
- Data entry
- Cleaning
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7d
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Mars —Melton Mowbray
- £50,900 - £56,900 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Training & development
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Maintenance Engineer - Night Shift
Synergy LMS —Derby
- £44,619.96 a year
- Full-time
- Programmable logic controllers
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Quick apply

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Maintenance Technician (Weekends)

Caterpillar -
Desford

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Job details

Full-time
£37,900 - £42,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
Car scheme

Qualifications

Reactive maintenance implementation
Technical troubleshooting
Machinery breakdown fault-finding
Breakdown recovery
CMMS
Electrical fault diagnosis
Programmable logic controllers
Continuous improvement
Mechanical maintenance (Routine procedures)
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) implementation
NVQ
Site housekeeping
Fault diagnosis and repair
Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR)
Facilities maintenance
Planned maintenance

Full job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Caterpillar's Desford Paint Facility is seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations through dedicated weekend maintenance coverage (Fri,Sat,Sun). This role has been created to increase planned preventative maintenance activities, improve equipment reliability, and minimise unplanned downtime across our paint and production facilities.

Working as part of the maintenance team, you will play a key role in ensuring that critical plant and equipment are maintained to the highest standards, allowing production operations to perform safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on paint facility equipment, machinery, and associated infrastructure.
Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing equipment reliability and reducing downtime.
Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults where appropriate.
Complete maintenance inspections and asset condition assessments.
Ensure all maintenance activities are accurately documented within the site's maintenance management system.
Support statutory inspections and compliance-related maintenance activities.
Work closely with production, engineering, and reliability teams to identify improvement opportunities.
Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and always promote a culture of safety.
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Caterpillar health, safety, and environmental standards. Undertake training/further learning as required.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

Time-served Maintenance Technician/Engineer or recognised engineering apprenticeship.
Qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
Experience working within a manufacturing, automotive, industrial, or process environment.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively during weekend shifts.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong commitment to health and safety.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in using PLC based systems would be an advantage.
Experience in LEV
Experience in DSEAR/Compex
Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in engineering or equivalent
Experience within paint shop, surface treatment, or automated manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems).
Understanding of PLC-controlled equipment and automated systems.
IOSH Working Safely or equivalent safety qualification.
Experience supporting TPM or reliability-centred maintenance programmes.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Job Title: Maintenance Operative x3

Salary: starting salary of £37,900 rising to £42,000 once fully competent + shift allowance where applicable

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes, Green Car Scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website

Contract: Permanent

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Travel: Not required

CATERPILLAR

Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment—creating innovative, cutting-edge products and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform to care for the world, we work in. That’s why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

What will Caterpillar do for you?

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. Your power our success and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

About BCP

The Building Construction Products (BCP) division team is comprised of more than 9,000 employees—from assemblers and accountants to marketing professionals and engineers—we work in factories, warehouses, and offices all over the world.

We are responsible for the design, manufacturing, marketing and support of Caterpillar’s line of small, versatile construction machines and attachments for the commercial construction, residential construction, specialty trades, landscaping and agriculture industries. Products include small wheel loaders, compact wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, compact track loaders, mini hydraulic excavators, skid steer loaders, telehandlers and small track-type tractors.

Just a heads-up: We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.

Don’t miss out, get your application in soon!

Posting Dates:

August 28, 2026 - August 30, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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