Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Technical Network Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm in Birmingham is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a days-based role. The candidate will provide planned maintenance and respond to breakdowns in a fast-paced environment. Key requirements include NVQ Level 3 qualification and 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience. Responsibilities include managing maintenance activities, supporting apprentices, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in medium to heavy industrial maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of fluid power systems.
• Ability to read mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for annealing maintenance activities.
• Deliver hands-on mechanical support for annealing equipment.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC)

Experience in medium to heavy industrial maintenance

Knowledge of fluid power systems, hydraulics, pneumatics

Excellent communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

A global manufacturer in the Birmingham area is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a days-based role. There may be occasional requirement to cover sickness or holidays from shift Engineers, likely about once every 3 months.

The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong technical background within a fast-paced, heavy industry manufacturing environment. You will report to the Maintenance Team Leader and provide planned, preventative maintenance expertise along with responses to reactive breakdowns. This is a fantastic opportunity with a multi-national company serving industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, HVAC and more.

Role

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Shift: Days (Occasional shift cover)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for annealing maintenance activities, overseeing annealing processes, TPM initiatives, and contractor coordination to ensure smooth operations and optimal equipment availability.
• Adhere to and promote company Health, Safety & Environmental policies, completing relevant risk assessments and following all SOPs.
• Deliver hands-on mechanical and technical support for annealing equipment and assist with maintenance across other production lines.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and TPM tasks, while responding promptly and effectively to equipment breakdowns.
• Monitor, assess, and interpret equipment performance data to support continuous improvement and enhance reliability.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to plan and execute maintenance activities with minimal operational impact.
• Lead, mentor, and support apprentices, contributing to their technical development and skill progression.
• Manage spare parts availability and oversee on-site contractors, ensuring all work meets company standards and compliance requirements.
• Provide technical insight and support for engineering projects, equipment upgrades, and new machinery installations.

Requirements

• Time-served with relevant Mechanical Engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC; HNC desirable).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in medium to heavy industrial maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of fluid power systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and machine shop activities.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
• Experience with annealing, induction furnaces, casting, or rolling equipment is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, organisational skills.
• Able to work independently, within a team, and provide cover on 4 on / 4 off shifts when required.

Application

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

Company & Services

Executive Network Group, encompassing Technical Network, Network HR, HSE Network & Procurement People, sourcing mid to senior level management for automotive, aerospace, engineering and manufacturing industrial sectors, with a portfolio of services including executive search, advertising, MRO for permanent and interim contract recruitment services