Maintenance Engineer

The Best Connection; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a manufacturing and distribution center in West Bromwich. The role involves supporting breakdown repairs, conducting electrical and mechanical fault-finding, and ensuring consistent production. Benefits include 28 days of paid holiday, great pay rates, and potential for permanent placement. Immediate start available upon successful interview and CV submission.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Great rates of pay

Long term opportunities

Pensions

Insurance for staff

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work safely with hand tools and maintenance equipment.
• Understanding of manual handling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support breakdown repairs and planned preventative maintenance.
• Respond to engineering breakdowns and provide technical support.
• Complete maintenance tasks to the highest standard within timeframes.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical troubleshooting

Use of hand tools

Preventative maintenance

Team collaboration

Job description

The Best Connection West Bromwich has a fantastic opportunity for an Maintenance Engineer to join our clients fantastic manufacturing / distribution centre based within the heart of West Bromwich.

• Pay : £18.20 per hour + premium shift allowance.
• Hours : WEEKLY ROTATION week 1 Monday - Friday 06 : 00 - 14 : 00 & week 2 14 : 00 - 22 : 00 (early finish on a Friday).
• Immediate start - Interview & CV is required before starting this role.

You will be working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, please see main duties below.

Daily duties include :

• Use your specialist equipment knowledge to support breakdown repairs and planned preventative maintenance, accurately recording any issues or recurring trends.
• Respond to engineering breakdowns and provide essential technical support.
• Carry out comprehensive electrical and mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting.
• Work collaboratively within the engineering team to drive best practice and ensure consistent, reliable production.
• Work towards and achieve agreed performance targets aligned with departmental and site KPIs.
• Complete allocated maintenance tasks to the highest standard, within set timeframes, ensuring all work is accurately documented.
• Respond to breakdowns or emergency situations on plant and equipment as required (including potential call-outs).
• Use hand tools and maintenance equipment safely and correctly.
• Utilise measuring instruments for equipment installation, modification, and calibration.
• Follow correct manual handling techniques when moving materials or equipment.
• Report any malfunctioning plant or equipment promptly.
• Keep the work area clean, tidy, and safe at all times.
• Liaise effectively with internal teams, external departments, and customers.
• Ensure all plant and equipment maintenance records are kept up to date.
• Install new parts and components as required.
• Repair faults or arrange for replacements where necessary.
• Keep production managers updated on job progress.
• Carry out scheduled checks on machinery and components.
• Clean and lubricate machinery and parts as part of routine maintenance.
• Overhaul and replace components in line with maintenance schedules.

Benefits of working for The Best Connection :

• 28 days paid holiday entitlement (accumulated).
• Great rates of pay.
• Long term opportunities.
• Pensions.
• Insurance for staff.
• This role will be a temp to perm position upon success of your trail period OR straight perm dependent on confirmation.

Please apply with an up to date CV