Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Workforce Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for a Birmingham-based manufacturing business. The role focuses on electrical and mechanical fault-finding, planned and reactive maintenance, and supporting production with PLC-controlled machinery.

The position offers Monday–Friday days, with overtime opportunities and a strong emphasis on safety, training, and long-term stability in a non-rotating shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Maintenance Engineer in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capabilities.
• Experience with planned 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 or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Proactive fault finding and problem-solving approach.
• Experience with VSDs/inverters and servo motors on automated lines.
• Continuous improvement, root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance across production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Respond to machinery breakdowns and identify root causes.
• Carry out fault finding on PLC-controlled machinery and automated systems.
• Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Work on motors, gearboxes, sensors, inverters and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Support machinery installations, upgrades and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Planned maintenance

Reactive maintenance

PLC systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Reading drawings

Servo motors

Inverters / VSDs

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Education

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

Job description

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.
• Variable speed drives and inverters.
• Servo motors and automated production lines.
• Continuous improvement and root cause analysis.

Salary & Benefits

• Monday-Friday, days-only working pattern.
• Overtime available to increase earning potential.
• 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.