Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Workforce Recruitment is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a busy manufacturing site in Birmingham. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery, with a bias toward electrical or mechanical fault-finding and PLC-controlled equipment.

This permanent, full-time role offers Monday to Friday day shifts, overtime opportunities, a competitive salary of £40,000–£46,000, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capabilities.
• Experience with planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and automated production machinery.
• Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Level 3 engineering qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Respond to machinery breakdowns and identify root causes of recurring issues.
• Carry out fault finding on PLC-controlled machinery and automated production systems.
• Maintain and repair pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Work on motors, gearboxes, sensors, inverters and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings.
• Support machinery installations, upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report equipment faults.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

PPM & reactive maintenance

Reading engineering drawings

Teamwork & communication

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification (Electrical/Mechanical/Multi-Skilled)

Tools

PLC systems

Siemens PLCs

VFDs / Inverters

Servo motors

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £40,000 £46,000 per annum
Location: Birmingham
Working Hours: Monday Friday, Days
Overtime: Available

The Opportunity

Workforce Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join an established manufacturing business based in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically or mechanically biased engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment, supporting production operations and ensuring machinery and equipment operate efficiently.

Offering a competitive salary, Monday Friday day shifts and additional overtime opportunities, this position would suit an engineer looking for a stable, long-term opportunity without the requirement to work rotating shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production machinery.

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise production downtime.

• Respond to machinery breakdowns and identify the root cause of recurring issues.

• Carry out fault finding on PLC-controlled machinery and automated production systems.

• Maintain and repair pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

• Work on motors, gearboxes, sensors, inverters and control systems.

• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings.

• Support machinery installations, upgrades and continuous improvement projects.

• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with health and safety requirements.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report equipment faults.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capabilities.

• Experience with planned preventative and reactive maintenance.

• Knowledge of PLC systems and automated production machinery.

• Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Level 3 engineering qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Multi-Skilled Engineering, or an equivalent apprenticeship.

• A proactive approach to fault finding and problem-solving.

Desirable Experience

• Siemens PLC systems.

• Variable speed drives and inverters.

• Servo motors and automated production lines.

• Continuous improvement and root cause analysis.

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 £46,000 basic salary, dependent on experience.

• Monday Friday, days-only working pattern.

• Overtime available to increase earning potential.

• Permanent, full-time employment.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Company pension scheme.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Free on-site parking.

Working Hours

Monday Friday Day Shifts

No rotating shifts or regular night work.

Overtime opportunities are available.