Maintenance Engineer

Executive Network Group; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational automotive company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer preferably with an electrical bias. The successful candidate will undertake planned maintenance and resolve equipment faults. Essential experience in Plastic Injection Moulding and a strong engineering background in fast-paced manufacturing is required. This role operates on a three-shift pattern in Lichfield, offering a salary between £48,000 and £50,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role within fast-paced manufacturing.
• Plastic Injection Moulding experience is essential.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Fault-finding using PLCs

Job description

Overview

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 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

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.

Qualifications

• 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 isessential
• 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 (url removed) for a confidential conversation

Employer Information

Executive Network Group, encompassing Technical Network, Network HR, HSE Network & Procurement People, sourcing mid to senior level management for automotive, aerospace, engineering and manufacturing industrial sectors, with a portfolio of services including executive search,advertising, MRO for permanent and interim contract recruitment services