Lead Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer in South Birmingham. Responsibilities include conducting repairs, servicing machinery, and implementing preventative maintenance systems. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and qualifications in electrical wiring and mechanical engineering. Knowledge of health and safety practices is also important. Competitive salary range of £45,000 - £48,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience with robotics, air handling systems, humidification, and filtration processes is desirable.
• Familiarity with health and safety practices (Manual Handling, Working at Heights, IPAF) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and preventive maintenance on machinery.
• Support daily maintenance operations and troubleshoot breakdowns.
• Collaborate with suppliers for servicing and provide training.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Strong literacy skills

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of health and safety practices

Education

Qualified in electrical wiring/installation

Qualified in mechanical engineering

Tools

Factory information systems (e.g., Rhombus)

Job description

Overview

Role: Lead Maintenance Engineer

Location: South Birmingham

Hours: 6am - 2pm

Pay: £45,000 - £48,000

Duties

• 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 and qualifications

• 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.

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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.

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