Maintenance Engineer

SRG; Redditch; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG is recruiting a Maintenance Planning Engineer in Redditch on a permanent basis. The role blends maintenance administration with hands-on mechanical engineering support to keep equipment performing at peak.

You will manage schedules, documentation, spare parts, and maintenance programs, while collaborating with internal teams and external providers to drive continuous improvements across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship, HNC, HND or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience maintaining production equipment.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Managing maintenance schedules, documentation and records.
• Coordinating spare parts sourcing and procurement.
• Supporting preventative maintenance programmes.
• Assisting with equipment troubleshooting and breakdown response.
• Tracking maintenance metrics and producing performance reports.
• Maintaining asset management systems and equipment records.
• Developing operating procedures and maintenance instructions.
• Working with internal teams and external service providers.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Documentation

SOP creation

Education

Engineering apprenticeship/HNC/HND

Job description

Role: Maintenance Engineer

Type: Permanent

Location: Redditch

SRG are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Planning Engineer on a permanent basis, based in Redditch. As the Maintenance Planning Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining equipment performance, reducing downtime and ensuring maintenance activities are effectively planned, documented and executed.

This role offers a blend of maintenance administration and hands‑on mechanical engineering support.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing maintenance schedules, documentation and records
• Coordinating spare parts sourcing and procurement
• Supporting preventative maintenance programmes
• Assisting with equipment troubleshooting and breakdown response
• Tracking maintenance metrics and producing performance reports
• Maintaining asset management systems and equipment records
• Developing operating procedures and maintenance instructions
• Working with internal teams and external service providers
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

Criteria:

• An engineering apprenticeship, HNC, HND or equivalent practical experience
• Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong troubleshooting and fault‑finding skills
• Experience maintaining a variety of production equipment
• The ability to create and maintain technical documentation and SOPs.