Mechanical Maintenance

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy engineering manufacturer based in Birmingham is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a day shift role. The position involves hands-on mechanical maintenance, leading TPM and PPM activities, and providing support in a high-performing industrial environment. Candidates should possess a mechanical engineering qualification and at least 3 years of experience in a maintenance role. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently are essential. This role offers long-term stability and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a medium or heavy industrial maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hands-on mechanical maintenance across production lines.
• Lead TPM and PPM activities to maximise equipment performance.
• Act as the main maintenance contact for production operations.
• Respond to breakdowns, conducting fault-finding and root cause analysis.
• Drive reliability improvements and support optimization projects.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams.
• Manage spare parts inventory.
• Provide guidance to apprentices and junior engineers.
• Support machinery upgrades and plant expansion.
• Maintain adherence to Health, Safety & Environmental standards.

Skills

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Fluid power systems

Welding/fabrication

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering Qualification: NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC; HNC advantageous

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Day Shift)

Location: Witton, Birmingham

Salary: £45,000 – £48,000 per annum

Hours: 7:00am – 3:30pm, Monday–Friday

Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Join a Leading Heavy Engineering Manufacturer

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to develop your career within a high-performing, heavy industrial environment? Our client, a market-leading manufacturer, is seeking a proactive engineer to join their maintenance team. This is a day shift position with occasional 4 on / 4 off shift cover, offering long-term stability, excellent support, and involvement in continuous improvement and high-value engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out hands‑on mechanical maintenance across heavy industrial production lines and associated plant.
• Lead TPM and PPM activities to maximise equipment performance and minimise downtime.
• Act as the main maintenance contact for production operations and contractor management.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, conducting detailed fault‑finding and root cause analysis.
• Drive reliability improvements and support ongoing optimisation projects.
• Collaborate closely with production and engineering teams across the facility.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure correct materials are on hand.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to apprentices and junior engineers.
• Support machinery upgrades, installs, and plant expansion projects.
• Maintain strict adherence to Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards and risk assessments.

Candidate Requirements:

• Mechanical Engineering Qualification: NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC; HNC advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a medium or heavy industrial maintenance environment.

Strong understanding of:

• Hydraulics & pneumatics
• Fluid power systems
• Welding/fabrication
• Machine shop practices
• Confident interpreting mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Experience with annealing, induction furnaces, casting or rolling equipment is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide cover on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern for holidays and absence.

Working Pattern:

• Primary: Day Shift (Monday–Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm)
• Flexibility: Occasional 4 on / 4 off shift cover as required

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