Maintenance Engineer

Workforce Recruitment and Training; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Birmingham is looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure efficient operation of extrusion and moulding equipment. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of maintenance experience, with both mechanical and electrical competencies, supported by relevant qualifications. Enjoy a stable environment with fixed daytime shifts and opportunities for process improvement.

Benefits

Stable work environment

Varied role with ownership

Fixed daytime shifts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently.
• Experience in rubber, polymer, or extrusion-based manufacturing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and faults across plant equipment.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance on various equipment.
• Implement and enhance Planned Preventative Maintenance programme.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Health & Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations

HNC or BTEC in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Multi-Skilled
Location: Birmingham
Salary: 40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:00-16:00, Friday 07:00-14:30
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Overview

An established and highly regarded manufacturer of rubber extrusions, gaskets, and moulded components is looking to add a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to their team based in Birmingham.

This is a hands-on role focused on keeping extrusion and moulding equipment running efficiently through a combination of proactive planned maintenance and reactive fault-finding. The role has a strong mechanical focus, with approximately 70% mechanical and 30% electrical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to breakdowns and faults across a variety of plant and extrusion equipment
• Carry out mechanical maintenance on hydraulic presses, extruders, pneumatic systems, rotating equipment, etc.
• Conduct electrical diagnostics and repairs (e.g. motors, drives, sensors, control panels, PLCs)
• Implement and enhance a structured Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme
• Lead or assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvement projects
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Keep accurate records: maintenance logs, risk assessments, fault reports, and service history

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance, with a mechanical bias
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload efficiently
• A logical and systematic approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in rubber, polymer, or extrusion-based manufacturing is desirable but not essential
• Comfortable leading or supporting technical projects and installations

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (essential)
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (essential for electrical compliance)
• HNC or BTEC in a relevant engineering discipline (preferred)
• Demonstrable experience maintaining production equipment in a manufacturing environment

Why Apply?

• Join a stable and specialist manufacturing business with a strong industry reputation
• Enjoy a varied role with both mechanical and electrical responsibilities
• Take the lead in driving machine performance, reliability, and improvements
• Supportive team environment with real ownership of your area
• Fixed daytime shifts - no on-call occasional weekend work