Maintenance Engineer

CVConsulting; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CV Consulting Ltd. is seeking a Multi-Skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the West Midlands team. Working permanent double days, you will perform planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery, diagnose faults, and support continuous improvement to boost reliability.

You will maintain CMMS records, follow safety standards, and assist with installations and upgrades while collaborating with production and engineering to achieve targets. UK right to work is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds/HNC/HND or equivalent).
• Experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in a fast-paced manufacturing, production, or industrial setting.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Electrical maintenance knowledge is essential.
• Experience with automated production equipment.
• Knowledge of bearings, conveyors, gearboxes, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions during night shifts.
• Good communication and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Legally eligible to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and reactive maintenance on production machinery and site equipment.
• Diagnose faults and minimise downtime.
• Support continuous improvement to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the CMMS.
• Ensure work adheres to health and safety procedures and standards.
• Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and improvement projects.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to hit targets.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Fault finding

Mechanical systems

Electrical maintenance

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

CMMS experience

Independent night shift work

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

Multi-Skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

West Midlands, Permanent Shift Pattern: Double Days

Salary: £54,000 - £55,700 per annum + benefits

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a Mechanical bias to join the engineering team in the West Midlands.

Working permanent double days, you will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on a range of production machinery and site equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve faults to minimise downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Complete maintenance records accurately using the site's CMMS system.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures and company standards.
• Assist with machinery installations, upgrades, and improvement projects.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to achieve operational targets.

Essential Requirements

• Hold a recognised mechanical engineering qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent.
• Proven experience working as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer within a fast-paced manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Electrical maintenance knowledge
• Experience working with automated production equipment.
• Good mechanical maintenance knowledge, including bearings, conveyors, gearboxes, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Ability to work independently and make effective decisions during night shifts.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.