Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Comton Group; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to keep production machinery running efficiently. You will perform maintenance, troubleshoot faults, and support day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate has a City & Guilds in mechanical engineering and experience in manufacturing. This full-time position offers a salary of £37,000 per annum and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Engineer with manufacturing experience.
• Skilled in fitting, welding, fabrication, and fault-finding.
• Experience with planned maintenance and lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on mechanical machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
• Record and report all engineering and production issues.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Troubleshooting

Fitting and welding

Problem-solving

Education

City & Guilds Part 1 and 2 in mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer — Location: Oldbury, West Midlands. Salary: £37,000 per annum. Hours: Full-Time | Permanent | 37 hours per week.

About the Role

Based on our Oldbury site, you'll play a key role in keeping our production machinery running efficiently across the shop floor. This is a hands-on, full-time role supporting the manufacturing process, performing both reactive and planned maintenance, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Hours of Work

• Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm (with 30-minute lunch)
• Friday: 7:30am - 12:30pm (no lunch)

What You'll Do

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on a variety of mechanical machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
• Support day-to-day manufacturing operations efficiently and safely.
• Record, monitor, and report all engineering and production issues.
• Sug gest improvements to prevent reoccurring faults.
• Communicate progress with Production Managers and Team Leaders.
• Complete repairs and maintenance tasks to ensure minimal downtime.

What We're Looking For

• Time-served Mechanical Engineer with manufacturing experience.
• Minimum City & Guilds Part 1 and 2 in mechanical engineering.
• Skilled in fitting, welding, fabrication, and fault-finding in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with planned maintenance, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing.
• Well-organised, self-motivated, with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive problem-solver who works well under pressure.
• Good timekeeping and attendance.
• Eligible to work in the UK (company cannot provide sponsorship).

Why Join Us

• Be part of a leading UK manufacturer in the construction and industrial sectors.
• Work in a supportive, team-focused environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence