Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Pertemps Birmingham Industrial; Birmingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Birmingham. Your role will involve maintaining production equipment and driving improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a background in mechanical and electrical engineering with strong PLC experience. Join a team committed to operational excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Clear progression opportunities

Ongoing technical training

Work with cutting-edge machinery

Contribute to advanced projects

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship with City & Guilds qualifications.
• Background in automotive machine tool maintenance and PLC fault-finding experience.
• Proficiency in hydraulics, pneumatics, CNC systems, and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns on CNC machine tools and robotics.
• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Support project work including installation and commissioning.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds qualifications in Mechanical and Electrical disciplines

ONC or HNC in Engineering

Tools

CNC systems

PLC systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Robotics

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing
Location: Aston B6
Salary: 20.67 - 27.36 per hour
Hours: Full Time - Choose between rotating day shift or permanent nights
Contract Type: Temp to Perm

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our advanced automotive manufacturing facility. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of production equipment and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Available Shifts:

• Rotating Day Shift:
  • Week 1: 06:00 to 13:30
  • Week 2: 13:30 to 21:00
• Permanent Night Shift:
  • Monday to Thursday: 21:00 to 06:00

Please specify your preferred shift when applying.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns on CNC machine tools, robotics (KUKA, Fanuc, Motoman), and PLC-controlled systems with minimal disruption to production.
• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to optimise equipment uptime and support production targets.
• Use the CMMS effectively for task scheduling, fault logging, and asset management.
• Support project work including installation, commissioning, and development of world-class production systems.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in defining maintenance strategies, TPM elements, and critical spares for new and existing machinery.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship with City & Guilds qualifications in both Mechanical and Electrical disciplines.
• Background in automotive machine tool maintenance, ideally within a high-volume environment.
• PLC fault finding and adjustment experience (Fanuc, Siemens, Mitsubishi).
• Proficiency with hydraulics, pneumatics, CNC systems, and robotics.
• ONC or HNC in Engineering or currently working towards qualification.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently on shift.
• Logical thinker with strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and willing to support overtime as required by business needs.
• Committed to ongoing personal and professional development.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative automotive manufacturer with a strong focus on operational excellence.
• Work with cutting-edge machinery and advanced automation systems.
• Enjoy clear progression opportunities and ongoing technical training.
• Contribute to projects that define the future of automotive manufacturing.

If you feel that you hold relevant experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, please don't hesitate to click below to apply.