Maintenance Engineer (Day Shift)

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established British manufacturer is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team in the West Midlands. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with diverse industrial machinery and contribute to the company's commitment to quality and safety. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will ensure the reliability of production equipment through effective maintenance strategies, including planned maintenance routines and troubleshooting. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and continuous improvement, and take the next step in your career with a role that promises growth and development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance engineering with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production machinery and ensure maximum uptime.
• Develop and execute TPM programmes and manage breakdowns.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Team-working

Health and Safety knowledge

Electrical/Mechanical systems

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Commitment to professional development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Day Shift) - Industrial and Manufacturing - Permanent - West Midlands

We are working on behalf of one of the most diverse manufacturing companies in Europe looking to expand their West Midlands sites with the recruitment of an experienced Maintenance Engineer. This is an excellent long-term opportunity to join an established British manufacturer with a history of investment and diversification at a point when they are succession planning and future proofing.

As an experienced Maintenance Engineer, you will be able to demonstrate previous knowledge and experience in a skilled maintenance role in relation to electrical/mechanical maintenance engineering and have the ability to maintain Industrial and Manufacturing machinery/equipment within the business through a combination of hands-on work and technical skills.

Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for the following:

• Maintain all production machinery both electrically and mechanically.
• Ensure maximum uptime of all machinery and process equipment.
• Be responsible for ensuring unplanned stops of production facilities is kept to a minimum.
• Effective maintenance of manufacturing machinery, plant and equipment.
• Develop and execute effective TPM programmes and planned maintenance routines.
• Maximise machine availability to deliver OEE levels in line with company metrics.
• Manage breakdowns and planned servicing of plant and equipment.
• Installation and commissioning of plant and equipment.
• Maintain a high standard of 5S and tool control methods.
• Reading and understanding of electrical, mechanical and fluid drawings.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Maintain records for both internal and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Environmental, Health & Safety legislation.
• Keep accurate records such as work activities, tasks carried out, parts used, etc.
• Work closely with other departments to increase reliability on existing and new equipment.
• Diagnose equipment breakdowns and action repairs.
• Actively support continuous improvement activities throughout the business.

Maintenance Engineer should have the following Qualifications Skills/Experience:

• Strong team-working experience, with the drive and flexibility to maintain pace of work.
• A maintenance professional with Health and safety knowledge including risk assessments.
• Experience of electrical/mechanical systems, machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in a maintenance role in electrical and or facilities maintenance.
• Good initiative with demonstrated time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Current 18th IEE regulations and some knowledge of PLC Control Systems.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong multi-tasking abilities and good problem-solving skills.
• To be highly motivated with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high and interviews will be arranged very soon. If you have experience of Maintenance Engineering and you want to be considered, please apply today.

If you have any questions about the Maintenance Engineer role, please contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446127 or send suitable CV's to [e-mail].