Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer in Birmingham is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliability of high-value machinery in a demanding heavy-industrial environment. The role requires strong mechanical fault-finding skills, with responsibilities including both planned and reactive maintenance on heavy machinery. The position offers a competitive salary of £52,000 plus overtime (OTE £60,000+), alongside excellent benefits including 33 days holiday and specialist training.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Overtime at 1.5x & 2x

Specialist training on hydraulics & pneumatics

Pension & life assurance

Clear progression opportunities

Long-term stability with a well-established manufacturer

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship + Level 3 Mechanical Qualification.
• 3+ years' experience in medium or heavy manufacturing (steel, foundry, aerospace, automotive, etc.).
• Comfortable working in a heavy-industry environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on heavy manufacturing machinery.
• Mechanically fault-find on hydraulic presses.
• Support long-term PPM and reliability improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Ability to read hydraulic and technical engineering drawings

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Qualification

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £52,000 + Overtime (OTE £60,000+)

⏱️ Shifts: 4 on / 4 off (Days & Nights, 7am-7pm)

Holidays: 33 Days

Training: Hydraulics

The Company

A leading engineering manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their growing Birmingham site. The operation employs 400+ people and runs a highly technical heavy‑industry environment with large hydraulic presses, CNC machinery, and modern forging equipment.

With major investment in new plant and long‑term contracts in the aerospace and defence supply chain, this is a stable, future‑focused business offering excellent security and progression.

The Role - Maintenance Engineer

You’ll help ensure the reliability and performance of high‑value machinery used across a demanding heavy‑industrial operation. This is a mechanically focused role working on complex equipment in a rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on heavy manufacturing machinery
• Mechanically fault‑find on hydraulic presses
• Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and drives
• Read and interpret hydraulic & engineering drawings
• Support long‑term PPM and reliability improvement projects
• Replace and repair mechanical components to ensure safe operation

About You

Essential

• Time‑served apprenticeship + Level 3 Mechanical Qualification
• 3+ years' experience in medium or heavy manufacturing (steel, foundry, aerospace, automotive, etc.)
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding skills (hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes)
• Comfortable working in a heavy‑industry environment
• Ability to read hydraulic and technical engineering drawings

Desirable

• Experience in forging, foundry, metals, or aerospace
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ambition to progress into supervisory or senior roles

The Benefits

• £52,000 base salary + overtime (OTE £60,000+)
• 33 days holiday
• Overtime at 1.5x & 2x
• Specialist training on hydraulics & pneumatics
• Pension & life assurance
• Clear progression opportunities
• Long‑term stability with a well‑established manufacturer

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation