Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Birmingham is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to provide preventive maintenance and respond to breakdowns. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in medium to heavy industry, with at least 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance activities, supporting apprentices, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This is a days-based role with occasional shift cover required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in medium to heavy industrial maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to read mechanical and pneumatic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee annealing processes and contractor coordination.
• Provide mechanical support for annealing equipment.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to breakdowns.

Skills

Fluid power systems knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

City & Guilds

BTEC

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Technical Network | Executive Network Group - Quality & Maintenance specialist

Role: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Shift: Days (Occasional shift cover)

a global manufacturer in the Birmingham area is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a days‑based role. The ideal candidate will be a hard‑working and adaptable engineer with a strong technical background within a fast‑paced, heavy industry manufacturing environment. Working in a fast‑paced environment, you will report to the Maintenance Team Leader and provide planned preventive maintenance expertise along with responses to reactive breakdowns.

Key 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.

Key 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.

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