Plumber / Mechanical Engineer

Winner Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Plumber/Mechanical Engineer to support maintenance and installation in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have strong mechanical maintenance skills, knowledge of steam systems, and a solid background in pipefitting. This is a secure, long-term role offering training and development opportunities within a supportive engineering team.

Benefits

Secure, long-term position

Training and development opportunities

Supportive engineering team

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer in an industrial environment.
• Strong background in pipefitting including installation and repair.
• Experience with steam systems and high-pressure plants.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs across industrial plant.
• Work on steam systems, high-pressure pipework and valves.
• Complete pipefitting and fabrication.
• Diagnose breakdowns in mechanical and hydraulic systems.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Pipefitting

Experience with steam systems

Problem-solving

Health & safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Boilers

Pumps

Valves

Job description

Plumber/Mechanical Engineer

Location: Selly Oak, Birmingham
Salary: £(phone number removed)
Employment Type: Temp to Perm
Industry: Industrial

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Plumber/Mechanical Engineer to join a leading industrial facility, supporting the maintenance, installation, and optimisation of high-pressure mechanical systems across the site. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safe and reliable operation of steam systems, pipework, and biomass equipment within a fast‑paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, installation, and repair across industrial plant and machinery
• Work on steam systems, including high‑pressure pipework, valves, boilers, heat exchangers, and associated plant
• Complete pipefitting and fabrication works (copper, steel, stainless, welded, crimped)
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns on mechanical, hydraulic, and high‑pressure systems
• Plan and carry out PPM schedules to minimise downtime
• Ensure all works comply with health & safety regulations and site procedures
• Support site upgrades, refurbishments and new equipment commissioning
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure full compliance documentation

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong background in pipefitting, including installation, testing and repair
• Experience working on steam systems and high‑pressure plant (essential)
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience with BIOMASS systems (boilers, burners, fuel feed systems)
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics and P&IDs
• Experience working with pumps, valves, boilers, and pressure equipment
• Strong awareness of health & safety and safe‑system‑of‑work processes (PTW, LOTO, RAMS)
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent desirable
• Good problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently or within a team

What's on Offer

Company benefits

• Secure, long‑term position within a growing industrial operation
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive engineering team and consistent workload