Maintenance Engineer (Laser/ Electrical)

Involve Recruitment; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to perform maintenance on high-tech laser machinery. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical skills, a proactive attitude, and experience in manufacturing. Join a supportive team with opportunities for growth, competitive pay, and a chance to work with advanced technology.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing development

Supportive team environment

Overtime opportunities

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to diagnose faults and implement fixes.
• Confidence in using PCs and maintenance logging systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on laser machinery.
• Respond to breakdowns and maintain accurate logs.
• Support continuous improvement projects with ideas.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Knowledge of hydraulics

Knowledge of pneumatics

Education

City & Guilds or BTEC in engineering

Job description

Are you a hands‑on Maintenance Engineer who loves problem‑solving and working with high‑tech machinery? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established manufacturing business specialising in precision laser tube cutting, where your skills will help keep advanced laser systems performing at their best.

The Role

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance on high‑precision tube laser machinery.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and implement lasting fixes.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with the maintenance schedule.
• Keep accurate maintenance logs and manage critical spare parts.
• Work closely with production and department managers to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement projects and contribute your ideas for better performance.

About You

You’re a natural problem‑solver with solid mechanical and electrical skills, ideally gained in a manufacturing environment. You’ll bring a positive, proactive attitude and a strong sense of ownership for your work.

You’ll have:

• City & Guilds or BTEC in an engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Electrical knowledge (circuitry and fault finding).
• Mechanical engineering experience, ideally with pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Confidence using PCs and maintenance logging systems.
• A passion for quality, safety, and getting the job done right.

What’s on Offer

• A secure, growing business investing in the latest laser technology.
• Full training and ongoing development to support your success.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities to progress.
• Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and long‑term stability.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy solving problems, and want to work with cutting‑edge laser technology — this is the role for you.