Maintenance Technician

Executive Network Group; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Dudley is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical background. The role focuses on providing planned and reactive maintenance support in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in maintaining machinery. The position requires flexibility for three-shift work and a commitment to safety and operational efficiency. This competitive role offers up to £24.02 per hour plus OTE.

Qualifications

• Experience working in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems.
• Preferred qualification: 17th Edition Wiring Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform fault-finding.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Conduct preventative maintenance for operational safety.
• Record completed work and maintain accurate logs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Education

Electrical or mechanical apprenticeship

Relevant engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

A global manufacturer in the Dudley area is looking for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical history to join their team on a three‑shift pattern.

The ideal candidate will be a hard‑working and adaptable engineer with a strong technical background within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Operating in a fast‑paced environment, you will report to the Maintenance Team Leader and provide planned, preventative maintenance expertise along with responses to reactive breakdowns.

Role: Maintenance Engineer.

Location: Dudley area.

Salary: Up to £24.02 per hour + OTE.

Shift: Three‑shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and perform thorough electrical and mechanical fault‑finding to identify and resolve issues.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to ensure all machinery remains safe and fully operational for production.
• Respond promptly to machine breakdowns, identify root causes, and carry out corrective actions where possible. Escalate issues immediately if they cannot be resolved.
• Ensure all machines are left in a safe condition. If maintenance cannot be completed, the machine and surrounding area must be securely cordoned off.
• Follow safe systems of work at all times to prevent injuries and avoid damage to equipment, plant, or machinery.
• Maintain accurate shift logs and ensure any unfinished tasks are handed over correctly to the next shift.
• Work across a three‑shift pattern and provide flexibility to cover sickness, annual leave, or increased workload demands.
• Respond appropriately to environmental incidents and participate in the emergency response team to secure plant, machinery, and equipment.
• Manage and maintain the maintenance stores inventory.
• Uphold 5S standards, keeping all work areas clean, organised, and free from unnecessary clutter.
• Record completed work using maintenance system cards.
• Complete preventative maintenance result sheets and carry out any necessary follow‑up actions.

Qualifications

• Completed an electrical or mechanical apprenticeship or hold a relevant engineering qualification.
• Previous experience working within fast‑paced manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems.
• Minimum qualification of 17th Edition Wiring Regulations is preferred.

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