Maintenance Engineer

Staffline; Burntwood; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in the East Midlands Area. The role entails prioritising maintenance tasks, diagnosing faults, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Ideal candidates should have multi-skilled engineering capabilities with formal qualifications in electrical or mechanical disciplines. A supportive environment with competitive salary and benefits is offered, along with full training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Full training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced production or automotive environment.
• Multi-skilled engineer with mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Strong communication

Teamworking skills

Education

Formal qualification in electrical or mechanical discipline

17th Edition electrical regulations certification

Tools

PLC fault finding and programming

Familiarity with plastic injection moulding machinery

Overhead Crane Licence

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer, Location: East Midlands Area, Contract Type: Permanent, Working hours: 3 Shift Rotation

A leading manufacturing business is currently looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their established engineering team. This role is critical to maximising production uptime and ensuring equipment is maintained efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks across the site.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults.
• Support daily operations by responding promptly to breakdowns and technical issues.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and ensure paperwork is completed on time.
• Ensure TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) schedules are followed and updated.
• Oversee external contractors and liaise with suppliers for parts and services.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and control maintenance-related costs.
• Participate in daily production meetings and provide updates on engineering issues.
• Maintain and update technical documentation including manuals and drawings.
• Support safe working practices and ensure compliance with all health & safety procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Multi-skilled engineer with mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Formal qualification in an electrical or mechanical discipline.
• 17th Edition (or later) electrical regulations certified.
• Experience with PLC fault finding and programming.
• Familiarity with plastic injection moulding machinery (250 - 1750 tonne range) is highly desirable.
• Experience in a fast-paced production or automotive environment.
• Overhead Crane Licence is an advantage.
• Strong communication and teamworking skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• 3-shift rotation pattern (37.5 hours per week).
• Supportive working environment with strong leadership.
• Full training and development provided.

For further details, please contact Kieren Provis at 01453 829776 or email your CV to [e-mail].

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors, and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few. For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit our website: www.omegaresource.co.uk

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