Maintenance Engineer Salary in Leicester

We’ve covered the East Midlands, now let’s talk about the average Maintenance Engineer salary in Leicester. Between April and September 2024, we reviewed 177 job adverts in Leicester. Below, I’ll share my insights as a senior recruitment consultant, analysing salaries, shifts, industries, and top benefits. 

Again, these are advertised roles, not necessarily what engineers are actually on – so I expect the real average would be higher. 

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Let’s start with an overview of the city.  

An overview of the Leicester: £43,523 

Leicester saw a slight decrease in the average salary to £43,523.19, down 2.3% from the previous £44,529. Salaries ranged from £30,015 to £54,003. This decline isn’t huge, but it’s still something companies should keep an eye on. 

Let’s look at the averages when we break them down into sifts vs. days:  

It’s great to see the shift-based salaries increasing, but the decline in day shifts is something to watch for. 

Let’s get into what salaries look like when it comes to skill sets.

The Average Salary for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer – £45,476

Electrical Maintenance Engineer salaries in Leicester have remained relatively stable with a modest 0.6% increase. Electrical roles made up 29% of the job adverts, with a salary range from £39,000 to £52,000. 

The Average Salary for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – £43,013

Mechanical roles only made up 23% of the adverts in Leicester, and the average salary has dipped slightly by 1.3% (just over £500 to be exact). Salaries for mechanical roles ranged from £33,000 to £48,000, with the highest salaries typically linked to night shifts. 

The Average Salary for a Multi-Skilled Engineer – £46,023

Multi-Skilled Engineers continue to be in high demand, making up 48% of job listings. The average salary saw a 4.1% increase, reflecting the demand for engineers with both electrical and mechanical skills.

The salary range for multi-skilled engineers was £34,000 to £57,000, with the highest salaries found in night shifts. 

What do the Shifts Pay engineers? 

Leicester offers a diverse range of shift patterns. Here’s how they compare: 

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What is going to happen with salaries in Leicester? 

In Leicester, the numbers are where they need to be. But it’s the people that you need to attract and Leicester remains competitive in terms of salaries, but companies will need to keep increasing shift-based wages to attract top talent.

Salaries for multi-skilled engineers, in particular, are continuing to grow, and companies offering salaries above £50,000 will be the most successful in attracting engineers. 

Additionally, looking at your wider benefits package can also help attract engineers to you. This is particularly important when you aren’t able to keep increasing your salaries. Things that I’m finding engineers care a lot about now is: 

So, if you’re paying the average and wondering why you can’t hire. It’s because you’re not standing out in the market. You do need to go that little bit further than the average, and your competitor, and if you’re unsure how to do this then reach out. It’s something I help my clients with all the time.  

Looking for where to go next? 

You can check out the full report on Maintenance Engineer salaries in the East Midlands by downloading our guide below. We also have insights for Derby and Nottingham, so you can see how Leicester compares to the rest of the region.