Maintenance Engineer

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Holiday Allowance

Pension

Onsite Gym

Canteen

Job summary

A leading international manufacturer in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to maintain equipment and ensure smooth operation. This role includes mechanical and electrical maintenance, supporting production teams, and leading improvement projects. Candidates should have an HND/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, strong industry experience, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary with bonuses, generous holiday allowance, and access to onsite facilities like a gym and canteen.

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical and electrical experience.
• Previous experience in heavy industry and manufacturing is essential.
• Ability to self-organise and prioritise work effectively.
• Knowledge of Hydraulic/Pneumatic/Mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques.
• Attention to detail with problem solving.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to self-organise and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and electrical maintenance activities.
• Perform routine daily preventative maintenance checks.
• Liaise with production teams and report findings.
• Ensure all tasks are documented properly.
• Ensure all tasks have supporting documentation (work orders, risk assessments).
• Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance promptly
• Be a front-line communication point during maintenance activities
• Participate in projects to improve equipment efficiency, reliability and safety

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Continuous improvement techniques

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

HND/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Bonuses, Holiday Allowance, Pension, Onsite Gym and Canteen

Maintenance Engineer Birmingham | Permanent | Shift Work (rota provided 1 year in advance)

Our client, a leading international manufacturer, is currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their site in Birmingham at a time of huge growth for the business.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of manufacturing processes. This includes carrying out routine inspections, liaising closely with production teams, maintaining equipment to the highest standards, and performing both mechanical and electrical maintenance activities.

Responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer

• Carrying out both mechanical and electrical maintenance activities.
• Carry out routine daily preventative maintenance checks
• Work alongside the Production Team Leaders, Shift Technicians and Operators, reporting findings to your Departmental Team Leader
• Take responsibility for any specific area as required to understand its operation and fully understand the maintenance requirements and safe systems of work for that area
• Ensure that all tasks are accompanied by the relevant supporting documentation (work orders, risk assessments, etc)
• Carry out all non-planned and planned maintenance tasks promptly
• Be a front-line point of communication for Production Team Leaders, Shift Technicians and Operators during maintenance activities
• Be actively involved in projects of improvement, extension or modification of equipment to optimise efficiency, reliability and safety

Candidate Profile

• HND/HNC Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Essential)
• Strong Mechanical and Electrical experience
• Previous experience in heavy industry and manufacturing
• Knowledge of Hydraulic/Pneumatic/Mechanical systems
• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques.
• Attention to detail with the ability to analyse problems and take action on solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to self-organise, prioritise work and adhere to deadlines.

On top of a competitive base salary, you will also be eligible to earn a company bonus, overtime, an enhanced company pension, holiday allowance including 3 x 18 consecutive days off, and other benefits, including full access to onsite facilities (gym and canteen).