Maintenance Engineer

Executive Network Group; Lichfield; 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 an electrical bias to provide preventative and reactive maintenance. The role requires experience in plastic injection moulding and a strong technical background in fast-paced manufacturing. Candidates must be adaptable and willing to work a three-shift pattern. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £48,000 to £50,000, alongside a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance engineering within fast-paced manufacturing.
• Strong technical background is essential.
• Willingness to work a three-shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across plant and production equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical systems

Plastic Injection Moulding experience

Technical drawing interpretation

PLC fault-finding

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 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 of the Maintenance Engineer role will be :

• 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 of the Maintenance Engineer will be :

• 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

Willingness to work three shift pattern. Please apply online or contact (url removed) for a confidential conversation.