Maintenance Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based manufacturing company in Tamworth is seeking a skilled Electrical bias Maintenance Engineer to ensure operational efficiency in a complex production environment. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years' experience and a recognized electrical qualification, supporting both electrical and mechanical maintenance. This role offers a structured shift pattern and an opportunity to work in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role.
• Proactive, can-do attitude.
• Experience in manufacturing sectors such as aerospace or FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance.
• Support production teams by keeping critical equipment running.
• Diagnose breakdowns and identify root causes quickly.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

3-phase motors fault-finding

Attention to detail

PLC fault-finding

Education

Recognised electrical qualification (C&G, BTEC, NVQ or equivalent)

Job description

Maintenance Engineer
Location:Tamworth
Shift:Double days

A leading UK-based manufacturing business is seeking a skilledElectrical bias Maintenance Engineer to join its fast-paced production environment.This is a unique opportunity to become part of aleading European player in the production of complex PCBs.

The Role

Working as part of a small but vital maintenance team, you’ll be responsible for both electrical and mechanical support across a wide range of complex machinery. Your focus will be on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and minimising production downtime, while ensuring all safety and quality standards are upheld.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance

• Support production teams by keeping critical equipment running

• Log and track all maintenance tasks in a digital management system

• Work safely and efficiently in line with site and legal requirements

• Diagnose breakdowns and identify root causes quickly and effectively

• Continuously develop your technical knowledge and skills

Shift Pattern

• 34-hour week, Monday to Friday

• Rotating weekly shifts:

  • Monday–Thursday: 06:00–13:30 / 13:30–21:00

  • Friday: 06:00–12:30 / 12:30–19:00

• Additional cover includes:

  • 1 Saturday every 6 weeks

  • 1 week of night shift per year (21:00–06:00, Mon–Thurs), with allowance

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role

• Recognised electrical qualification (C&G, BTEC, NVQ or equivalent)

• Strong ability to read electrical schematics and fault-find with 3-phase motors, sensors, drives, and relays

• Experience in PLC fault-finding (advantageous but not essential)

• A proactive, can-do attitude with strong attention to detail

• Prior experience in manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, FMCG, automation, recycling, or similar

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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