Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Droitwich to join a specialist manufacturing environment. The role covers planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding across mechanical, electrical and control systems, and collaborating with production to minimise downtime.

You will perform routine inspections, implement improvements, and support safe, efficient operations with GD&T standards and root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' mechanical engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years' electrical engineering experience.
• Proven maintenance engineering experience within a production environment.
• Experience using with industrial machinery and plant equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience using root cause analysis methods to identify underlying faults.
• Understanding of automation, control systems and equipment design.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
• Able to work effectively alongside production and engineering teams.
• Experience within plastics or a similar continuous manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine inspections and preventative maintenance across production machinery and plant equipment.
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and control system faults.
• Using root cause analysis techniques to identify and resolve recurring equipment issues.
• Developing and implementing modifications to improve equipment efficiency and reliability.
• Carrying out repairs and replacement of mechanical components.
• Working to appropriate engineering drawings and GD&T standards where required.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing facility.
• Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime during maintenance activities.
• Supporting improvements to machinery performance, reliability and availability.
• Maintaining high standards of engineering, safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Fault finding

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Monday - Friday Days - Flexible start and finish times

Droitwich, Worcestershire - Commutable from Worcester, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Redditch

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a varied role within a specialist manufacturing environment?

Our client is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team, supporting the reliable operation and continuous improvement of specialist production machinery and plant equipment.

You’ll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding across mechanical, electrical and control systems, supporting equipment improvements and working closely with production to minimise downtime and maintain efficient manufacturing operations.

The Role

• Carrying out routine inspections and preventative maintenance across production machinery and plant equipment
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and control system faults
• Using root cause analysis techniques to identify and resolve recurring equipment issues
• Developing and implementing modifications to improve equipment efficiency and reliability
• Carrying out repairs and replacement of mechanical components
• Working to appropriate engineering drawings and GD&T standards where required
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing facility
• Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime during maintenance activities
• Supporting improvements to machinery performance, reliability and availability
• Maintaining high standards of engineering, safety and housekeeping

The Candidate

• 3+ years' mechanical engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years' electrical engineering experience
• Proven maintenance engineering experience within a production environment
• Experience working with industrial machinery and plant equipment
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Experience using root cause analysis methods to identify underlying faults
• Understanding of automation, control systems and equipment design
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance
• Able to work effectively alongside production and engineering teams
• Experience within plastics or a similar continuous manufacturing environment would be advantageous

What's in it for you?

• Up to £40,000 per annum
• Monday - Friday Days working pattern - flexible start and finish times
• Varied mechanical, electrical and engineering responsibilities
• Opportunity to contribute to equipment improvements and continuous improvement projects
• Long-term career development within an established manufacturing business