Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Pertemps Black Country Perms; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime after 40 hours

Modern machinery & equipment

Career development

Job summary

Pertemps Black Country Perms is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in West Bromwich. You will maintain and improve packaging production machinery, work within a proactive engineering team, and help ensure maximum machine availability while supporting site projects.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with rotating shifts and a competitive salary. Overtime is paid after 40 hours, with opportunities for development in a growing packaging manufacturer.

Qualifications

• This role requires experience as a Maintenance Engineer in manufacturing or packaging environments.
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems are essential.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors and automation is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on packaging and production machinery.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor and automated production systems.
• Support machinery installations, upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with production teams to maximise efficiency and output.
• Complete maintenance records accurately and in line with procedures.
• Ensure all activities are performed safely and meet company procedures.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Mechanical & Electrical

Read technical drawings

Automation & conveyors

Proactive maintenance

Education

Engineering qualifications

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Conveyors & automated systems

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: West Bromwich

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (paid hourly) + Overtime After 40 Hours

Contract: Permanent | Full Time

Shifts: Rotating Mornings, Afternoons & Nights

Join a Leading Packaging ManufacturerOur client is a well-established and growing packaging manufacturer supplying products to a range of industries across the UK. Due to continued investment and expansion, they are seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment, solving technical challenges, and playing a vital role in keeping manufacturing operations running efficiently.

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a variety of packaging production machinery and equipment. You'll work as part of a proactive engineering team, ensuring maximum machine availability while supporting continuous improvement projects across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on packaging and production machinery.
• Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor and automated production systems.
• Support machinery installations, upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Work closely with production teams to maximise efficiency and output.
• Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely and in line with company procedures.
• Contribute to improving reliability, performance and overall plant efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing, packaging, FMCG, plastics, food, recycling or production environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills across both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors and automated machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• A proactive and hands-on approach to maintenance and problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or within a team.
• Engineering qualifications (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent) are desirable.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (paid hourly).
• Overtime rates paid after 40 hours worked.
• Permanent, long-term opportunity with a growing packaging manufacturer.
• Investment in modern machinery and equipment.
• Varied and challenging engineering work.
• Supportive engineering and management team.
• Career development and progression opportunities.

If you're a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge with a successful packaging manufacturer that values its engineering team.