Lead Maintenance Engineer

BE Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer in South Birmingham. This role involves carrying out repairs and preventive maintenance, supporting daily operations, and developing maintenance systems. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, qualifications in electrical and mechanical engineering, and knowledge of safety practices. Competitive pay of £45,000 - £48,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Maintenance Engineer.
• Experience with pneumatics and ideally hydraulics.
• Familiarity with Manual Handling, Working at Heights, IPAF.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs, servicing, and preventive maintenance.
• Support daily maintenance operations and troubleshoot breakdowns.
• Develop and implement a planned preventative maintenance system.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Computer skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of health and safety practices

Education

Qualified in electrical wiring/installation

Qualifications in mechanical engineering

Experience in manufacturing or production environment

Tools

Factory information systems (e.g., Rhombus)

Robotics

Air handling systems

Humidification and filtration processes

Job description

Role: Lead Maintenance Engineer

Location: South Birmingham

Hours: 6am - 2pm

Pay: 45,000 - 48,000

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Lead Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering & Manufacturing client's team in South Birmingham.

Duties to be performed:

• Carry out repairs, servicing, and preventive maintenance on all factory machinery, equipment, and facility systems.
• Support daily maintenance operations, troubleshoot breakdowns, and assist with new equipment installations.
• Develop and implement a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) system and follow the TPM schedule.
• Collaborate with suppliers for servicing, repairs, and installations, and provide training to staff on maintenance best practices.
• Contribute to plant safety, housekeeping, and continuous improvement to ensure efficient and reliable production performance.

Experience required:

• Strong numeracy, literacy, and computer skills, with basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Qualified in electrical wiring/installation and mechanical engineering, with knowledge of pneumatics and ideally hydraulics.
• Experience with robotics, air handling systems, humidification, and filtration processes is desirable.
• Familiarity with health and safety practices (Manual Handling, Working at Heights, IPAF) and factory information systems such as Rhombus.

Apply Now!

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BE Recruitment acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We are an equal opportunity recruiter and welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.