Maintenance Engineer Mechanical

Taylor Blackwood; Chasetown; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing plant. In this role, you'll be responsible for performing both planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting machinery faults, and maintaining high safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a time-served engineering apprenticeship, ideally with qualifications in mechanical and electrical engineering. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a real impact within a supportive team.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline.
• Formal engineering qualification (e.g. ONC or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of both mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose and repair faults to minimise downtime.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Prioritise tasks in coordination with supervisors.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in engineering

Formal engineering qualification (e.g. ONC)

Tools

Forklift Truck Licence

Welding and fabrication tools

Job description

Overview

Date posted: 10 September 2025

Job title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Burntwood, Staffordshire

Salary: £34,612 per year (+ performance-related bonus post-probation)

Holidays: 25 days + 8 statutory bank holidays

Benefits: Pension contribution, bonus scheme, career development opportunities

About the Role

Taylor Blackwood Associates are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing plant. This is a fast-paced environment where you will play a key role in minimising downtime, ensuring machinery runs at optimum performance, and maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Working as part of the maintenance department, you\'ll carry out both planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair faults, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults, responding quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Identify and source replacement or new parts as required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Adhere to company processes, health & safety standards, and environmental policies.
• Prioritise tasks effectively in coordination with supervisors.
• Manage and oversee external contractors, ensuring compliance with site standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others.

About You

Essential:

• Time-served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline.
• Formal engineering qualification (e.g. ONC or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of both mechanical and some electrical engineering.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or within a team.

Desirable:

• Forklift Truck Licence.
• MEWP certification.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Awareness of health & safety legislation.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer looking to develop their career within a well-established and supportive team. You will benefit from a competitive salary, structured training, and the opportunity to make a real impact on plant efficiency and performance.

Apply now through Taylor Blackwood Associates to take the next step in your engineering career.