Maintenance Engineer - Reliability & Continuous Improvement

Element Solutions Inc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Private Medical Cover

Health Cash Plan

23 days holiday

Job summary

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our plant and facilities in the UK. You will execute planned maintenance, diagnose breakdowns, and support continuous improvement across equipment and processes.

You will work with contractors, maintain records, and contribute to 5S/Lean initiatives while maintaining strong safety practices and compliance.

Qualifications

• NVQ3/BTEC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical or plumbing).
• 1–2 years’ experience maintaining industrial equipment.
• Strong practical engineering skills and familiarity with CMMS systems.
• Ability to analyse breakdowns and develop permanent engineering solutions.
• Good communication skills, computer literacy and a tidy, organised approach to work.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours when required.
• Desirable: IPAF, PAT Testing, Working at Height, Confined Space, First Aid, Forklift licence, Legionella, Asbestos Awareness.
• Experience and background in maintenance in an industrial background - ideally chemicals.
• Knowledge and experience in both electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Level 3 or above NVQ in electrical engineering / maintenance / installation
• Familiar with H&S compliance, permit to work, Risk assessments, lock out tag out etc
• Experience using IT equipment using excel, outlook, etc.
• Creating, reading and following Manuals, engineering drawings, P&IDs, SOPs.
• Experience using a CMMS System
• Level 4 or above qualification in engineering
• Is experienced in initiating and completing continuous improvement projects
• Has knowledge of 5S and Lean manufacturing
• Has worked in Chemical manufacturing on equipment such as steam boilers, air compressors / Pneumatics, Water chillers, Installing and maintaining plastic piperwork system and electrical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Executing planned preventative maintenance and routine inspections across the site – following the CMMS.
• Responding to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing root causes and delivering long‑term engineering solutions.
• Completing maintenance work requests, keeping accurate records, and supporting continuous improvement activities such as 5S, Lean and Kaizen.
• Supporting installation projects, selecting equipment and creating technical documentation, drawings and reports.
• Managing and inducting contractors, ensuring safe working practices and compliance with procedures.
• Contributing to building, plant and infrastructure improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

CMMS familiarity

Problem solving

Communication skills

Safety-conscious

Education

NVQ3/BTEC or equivalent (electrical, mechanical or plumbing)

Level 3+ NVQ in electrical engineering/maintenance/installation

Level 4+ qualification in engineering

Tools

CMMS

Excel

Outlook

Job description

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our plant and facilities in the UK. You will execute planned maintenance, diagnose breakdowns, and support continuous improvement across equipment and processes.

You will work with contractors, maintain records, and contribute to 5S/Lean initiatives while maintaining strong safety practices and compliance.