Maintenance Engineer

Pertemps; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A major steel company in Wednesbury is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their Laser Maintenance Department. The role includes resolving breakdowns, performing planned maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have an engineering qualification and experience in manufacturing. This position offers an annual salary of £32,000 to £34,000 and potential for overtime.

Benefits

Access to full training

Regular overtime opportunities

Supportive engineering team

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills are essential.
• Must have a qualification in an engineering discipline.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve mechanical and electrical breakdowns efficiently.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose and repair faults on tube laser cutting machinery.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Understanding of electrical/electronic circuits

Experience with PC-based maintenance systems

Education

City & Guilds, BTEC, or Time-Served Qualification in engineering

Job description

Overview

A major steel company in Wednesbury is seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join the Laser Maintenance Department.

Annual Salary: £32,000 to £34,000

Weekly Hours: 7am to 3.30pm

Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve mechanical and electrical breakdowns efficiently
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks according to the maintenance schedule
• Diagnose and repair faults on tube laser cutting machinery and related equipment
• Log all maintenance activities using the internal maintenance management system
• Create and update Safe Working Methods (SWMs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Liaise with external suppliers for servicing, parts, and technical support
• Take ownership of critical spare parts stock and ensure inventory is maintained
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and safety across all tasks
• Communicate clearly with production teams and managers to minimize downtime
• Support improvement and maintenance projects within the Laser department and across the factory
• Report issues or concerns to the Plant Manager and Laser Production Manager
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and company rules
• Participate in planned and reactive overtime as required

Qualifications & Experience

• City & Guilds, BTEC, or Time-Served Qualification in an engineering discipline
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Understanding of electrical/electronic circuits and systems
• Experience using PC-based maintenance and machine control systems
• Background in a manufacturing environment, ideally working with precision machinery

Desirable

• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Knowledge of tube laser cutting equipment or value-added manufacturing processes

Why Join Us

• Be part of a highly skilled and supportive engineering team
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced laser cutting machinery
• Access full training during your probation and additional job-specific training thereafter
• Work in a stable and growing company that values quality, innovation, and teamwork
• Regular overtime opportunities

Please apply now for this great opportunity as a Maintenance Engineer.