Maintenance Engineer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer with electrical and mechanical expertise to ensure machinery uptime and safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience and relevant qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary, rotating shifts, and opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Uniform and PPE provided

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience maintaining special-purpose machinery in a manufacturing setting.
• Competence with reading schematics, 3-phase motors, sensors, relays, contactors, and drives.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a variety of machinery and equipment.
• Minimise downtime by resolving breakdowns swiftly and effectively.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records using our CMMS system.
• Support operations and production priorities through quick response and root cause analysis.

Skills

Electrical expertise

Mechanical expertise

PLC fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Attention to safety

Education

Recognised Electrical qualification (C&G, BTEC, NVQ Level)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Multi-Skilled - Electrical & Mechanical)
Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Tamworth
34 hours/week + optional overtime | Rotating early/late weekday shifts | Occasional Saturday & Night Shift Rota

Are you a hands-on Maintenance Engineer with both Electrical and Mechanical expertise? We're looking for a proactive and skilled professional to join our engineering team, supporting all aspects of maintenance across plant machinery and equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a team setting but is equally confident working independently. You'll play a key role in ensuring equipment uptime, troubleshooting breakdowns, and contributing to ongoing improvements - all while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality.

What You'll Do

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a variety of machinery and equipment
• Minimise downtime by resolving breakdowns swiftly and effectively
• Maintain detailed maintenance records using our CMMS system
• Support operations and production priorities through quick response and root cause analysis
• Ensure all maintenance is carried out in line with Health & Safety and company policies
• Proactively engage in personal development and remain up to date with industry standards

What We're Looking For

• At least 3 years' experience maintaining special purpose machinery in a manufacturing setting
• Recognised Electrical qualification (e.g. C&G, BTEC, or NVQ Level)
• Competence with reading schematics, 3-phase motors, sensors, relays, contactors, and drives
• PLC fault-finding skills are advantageous (but not essential)
• Any industry background considered - including FMCG, Food, Metals, Recycling, Automation, Aerospace, Foundry, Brick

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Rotating day shifts (Mon-Fri), occasional Saturday (1 in 6), plus 1 annual night shift rotation
• Overtime opportunities during peak periods
• Company pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer)
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.