Maintenance Technician

Pertemps; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer in Dudley is seeking a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a three-shift pattern. The role requires electrical and mechanical expertise, with responsibilities including responding to equipment breakdowns, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring a safe working environment. Ideal candidates should have an Electrical or Mechanical Apprenticeship and experience in fast-paced manufacturing settings. This position offers up to £24.02 per hour plus OTE.

Qualifications

• Completed an Electrical or Mechanical Apprenticeship or hold a relevant engineering qualification.
• Previous experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and perform fault-finding.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Maintain accurate shift logs and ensure proper handovers.

Skills

Fault-finding and problem-solving

Preventative maintenance

Adaptability

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Electrical control systems knowledge

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Apprenticeship

Relevant engineering qualification

17th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

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

Key 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.

Key Requirements

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

Please apply online or contact [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.