Maintenance engineer

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Birmingham. This role involves maintaining various systems such as electrical and robotic, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing and robotics experience. The position offers a competitive salary and bonuses along with various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus scheme

Life cover & contributory pension

Access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform

Commitment to inclusion and professional development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in high-volume manufacturing (e.g. Automotive or Food).
• Strong background in electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Excellent fault-finding skills and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and robotic systems.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance and fault finding.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE and LOTO procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing

ISO9001

Production

Timber Frame

MMC

Offsite

Tools

Robotics (KUKA, Fanuc)

Job description

Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Hours: 37 hours/week (3-shift rotation: 6-2, 2-10, 10-6)

Looking for a career where ambition meets real opportunity? Join a leading UK housebuilder as a Maintenance Engineer, where your technical skills will be valued, your growth supported, and your contributions will make a real difference.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary & bonus scheme
• Life cover & contributory pension
• Access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform
• Strong commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and professional development
• Be part of a 5* housebuilding operation with a focus on quality and innovation

The Role:

• Maintain electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic, and material handling systems
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and repairs
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives
• Ensure full compliance with HSE and LOTO procedures
• Carry out safety checks and maintain documentation
• Recommend process/equipment improvements to enhance performance
• Participate in shift-based cover and emergency call-outs as required

About You:

• Previous experience in high-volume manufacturing (e.g. Automotive or Food)
• Strong background in electrical/mechanical engineering
• Robotics experience essential (e.g. KUKA, Fanuc)
• Familiar with ISO9001 and IATF16949 quality standards
• Excellent fault-finding skills and a proactive, team-oriented mindset
• Flexible approach to shift work and business needs

Ready to power up your career? Apply now and be part of a company where engineering excellence drives long-term success.

For further information please contact Rhian Newman of Thorn Baker on 07969 972412 or email [e-mail]

Key Skills: Manufacturing, ISO9001, production, timber frame, MMC, Offsite

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