Maintenance Engineer

SourceCo Recruitment

Redditch

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (including statutory)

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Workwear provided

Full training on site equipment

Job summary

SourceCo Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer for a long-established metal finishing company in Redditch. You will own the site's maintenance function, minimise downtime and drive continuous improvement in plant and equipment.

The role covers PPM and reactive maintenance, fault finding and minor installations, plus supervising external contractors and handling weekend/overtime when required.

Qualifications

Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Experience with both PPM and reactive maintenance.
Willingness to work regular weekends and overtime.
Own transport and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for all scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across site plant and equipment.
Minimise downtime and maximise operational efficiency.
Respond quickly and proactively to machinery breakdowns, including out-of-hours support where required.
Organise and supervise external contractors attending site.
Monitor maintenance stock and consumables, ensuring items are reordered when required.

Skills

Mechanical bias

Fault finding

PPM maintenance

Reactive maintenance

Pumps & gearboxes

Sensors & motors

Driving licence

FLT licence desirable

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Redditch

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

A long-established, quality-accredited metal finishing company is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join its friendly, team-focused environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with an all-round skillset to take ownership of the site's maintenance function, helping to minimise downtime, improve efficiency and ensure the smooth running of plant and equipment.

Working closely with the Factory Manager, you will play a key role within the business and be part of a team where your contribution is valued.

Working Hours

Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00 / Friday: 08:00 - 14:00
Alternative weekend working, usually Saturday mornings, paid at a premium rate

The Role

Take responsibility for all scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across site plant and equipment.
Minimise downtime and maximise operational efficiency.
Respond quickly and proactively to machinery breakdowns, including out-of-hours support where required.
Test, clean and replenish processing tanks.
Carry out salt spray testing and paint thickness checks.
Undertake general site maintenance and upkeep of factory buildings.
Organise and supervise external contractors attending site.
Monitor maintenance stock and consumables, ensuring items are reordered when required.
Collect consumables and materials when necessary.
Participate in regular weekend working, typically alternative Saturday mornings, at premium rates.

The Ideal Candidate

Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Strong mechanical bias with good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Experience carrying out both PPM and reactive maintenance.
Ideally experienced in replacing sensors, motors, pumps and inverters.
Knowledge of stripping and repairing pumps and gearboxes.
Experience replacing drives and bearings.
Practical experience in general site maintenance, including basic plumbing, painting, repairs and upkeep.
Willingness to work regular weekends and additional overtime when required.
Ability to respond promptly to out-of-hours breakdowns.
Own transport and a full UK driving licence.
Counterbalance FLT licence desirable.