Maintenance Engineer

Louise Hewett Recruitment; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established manufacturing business in Dudley, UK. This permanent, full-time role involves maintaining production equipment to ensure reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting manufacturing operations. Candidates with mechanical maintenance experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach are encouraged to apply for this hands-on position with career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Stable and growing business

Supportive team environment

Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Organised, reliable, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance and repair activities.
• Respond to breakdowns and communicate fault status.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams.
• Support minimal disruption to production.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Strong communication skills

Team player attitude

Customer-focused approach

Job description

Job Description

Location: Worcestershire
Department: Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business supplying engineered products to customers across the UK and beyond. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence, they continue to invest in their people, processes, and facilities.

They are now looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter to join their Manufacturing Department and support the ongoing reliability of site machinery and equipment.

The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter, you will play a key role in ensuring production equipment is maintained to a high standard, minimising downtime and supporting smooth manufacturing operations.

This is a hands-on position requiring strong communication skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external suppliers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out mechanical maintenance and repair activities across manufacturing equipment
• Responding to breakdowns and clearly communicating fault status and corrective actions
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to support maintenance activities
• Ensuring all verbal and written communications are handled promptly and accurately
• Providing clear, concise explanations of breakdown situations to colleagues and stakeholders
• Recording key information from telephone conversations where required
• Maintaining a professional, courteous approach when dealing with suppliers and colleagues
• Supporting the wider manufacturing team to ensure minimal disruption to production

About You

You will be a mechanically skilled engineer or fitter with experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment. You’ll be confident communicating technical information and comfortable working as part of a team.

Key skills and attributes include:

• Mechanical maintenance or fitting experience within manufacturing
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to explain technical issues clearly and logically
• Professional, courteous, and customer-focused approach
• Organised, reliable, and responsive
• Team player with a proactive attitude

Why Apply?

• Join a stable and growing manufacturing business
• Hands-on role with real impact on production performance
• Supportive team environment with long-term career prospects
• Opportunity to develop skills within a well-structured engineering function

To Apply

If you are a Maintenance Engineer or Mechanical Fitter looking for a permanent role within a reputable manufacturing environment, apply today with your CV to be considered.