Maintenance Engineer

Technical Network Recruitment; Burntwood; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in the West Midlands is seeking a Maintenance Engineer with a strong technical background. The ideal candidate will have experience in plastic injection moulding and electrical maintenance. Key responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing faults, and collaborating with engineering teams. This role offers a competitive salary of £48,000 - £50,000 and operates on a three-shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role within fast-paced manufacturing.
• Plastic Injection Moulding experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults.
• Support initiatives for continuous improvement.

Skills

Experience in maintenance engineering

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Plastic Injection Moulding experience

Ability to read technical drawings

Job description

A European Tier 1 Automotive manufacturer in the West Midlands area (commutable from Cannock, Lichfield, Wolverhampton, Telford, Walsall, Wednesbury etc) are looking for a Maintenance Engineer, preferably with an electrical bias to join their team

The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong technical background within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, Plastic Injection Moulding machinery maintenance experience is essential. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you will report to the Maintenance Manager and provide planned, preventative maintenance expertise along with responses to reactive breakdowns.

This is a fantastic opportunity with a multi-national Automotive company who supply to some of the biggest OEM’s in the industry.

The maintenance department is currently operating on a Three Shift pattern.

Role

Maintenance Engineer

Location

Commutable from Cannock, Lichfield, Wolverhampton, Telford, Walsall, Wednesbury

Salary

£48,000 - £50,000

Shift

Three Shift pattern

Hours

37.5

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on a variety of machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults across plant and production equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with machine upgrades and installations.
• Ensure minimal downtime through proactive maintenance and fast response to breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the company’s CMMS system.
• Adhere to health & safety regulations and company policies at all times.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maintain high standards of operation.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar maintenance engineering role within fast paced manufacturing environments such as Automotive, Aerospace, Food, Packaging, or similar.
• Plastic Injection Moulding experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and fault-find using PLCs (advantageous but not essential).
• Willingness to work three shift pattern.

Please apply online or contact [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.

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