Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Stirling Warrington; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Birmingham is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to maintain large industrial machines. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, especially with hydraulic systems, and fabricating skills are a plus. Offering a competitive salary of £52,000 - £53,000 with additional bonuses, this role ensures job security and professional development within a supportive team. Night and day shifts available provide flexibility in work schedule.

Benefits

Above market salary

Overtime paid at a premium

Training opportunities

Great staff retention

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a mechanical maintenance engineer, preferably in heavy industry.
• Experience with hydraulics, gearboxes, conveyors, and cylinders.
• Ability to fabricate and weld is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair large industrial machines.
• Work on hydraulic systems and mechanical components.
• Collaborate with a team focused on retaining expertise.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Fabrication and welding

Gearboxes

Conveyor systems

Cylinder systems

Education

Level 3 qualification or apprenticeship in mechanical engineering

Level 2 qualification if experience is relevant

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Birmingham

£52,000 - £53,000 bonus

4on/4off Days and Nights

My client have been successfully manufacturing for years in Birmingham. They supply mainly into the health industry amongst other industrial sectors. The types of machines you will be working on as a mechanical maintenance engineer on a day to day basis will be large industrial machines. Good hydraulic experience is required as a maintenance engineer. Fabricating experience is advantageous for this position.

Benefits for the mechanical maintenance engineer:

• Above market salary for the shift pattern
• Overtime paid at a premium
• Informal and formal training opportunities for the mechanical maintenance engineer
• Working amongst a team who have been there for years - great staff retention
• Working within a proper industrial manufacturing siteCan earn £60,000

Experience required for the mechanical maintenance engineer:

• 5 years experience working as a mechanical maintenance engineer ideally within heavy industry
• Ideally level 3 and apprenticeship served but would also look at level 2 if experience is within a similar environment
• MUST have experience with hydraulics, gearboxes, conveyor, cylinders
• Ideally be able to fabricate/weld for the mechanical maintenance engineer