Power Press Service Engineer (Tipton)

I Need Staff Today Limited; Tipton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Power Press Service Engineer for a mobile role requiring travel throughout the UK. Responsibilities include the maintenance and repair of mechanical power presses at customer sites, fault-finding, and compliance inspections. Essential qualifications include a time-served mechanical engineer with at least 5 years of experience and a full UK driving license. The position offers the opportunity for professional development and includes a company vehicle and tools.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Training provided

Tools and PPE provided

Qualifications

• 5+ years mechanical maintenance experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Practical experience with mechanical power presses is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required for mobile work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on power presses.
• Perform fault-finding across hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Complete job sheets and service documentation accurately.

Skills

Mechanical bench-fitting skills

Fault-finding across hydraulic systems

Strong communication skills

Education

Time-served Mechanical Engineer

Fluent English

Tools

Company vehicle

PPE

Job description

Location: Tipton, West Midlands, UK. Power Press Service Engineer. Department: MPPS Mechanical / Electrical / Multiskilled. Role: Press Fitter / Mobile Service Engineer. Location: West Midlands (UK-wide travel required). Agency: I Need Staff Today Limited. Employment Type: Ongoing Assignment. Permanent Opportunity for the Right Candidate. Pay / Package: Discussed with shortlisted applicants depending on experience and client assessment.

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of our West Midlands based engineering client for an experienced Power Press Service Engineer. This is a mobile position involving repair, maintenance, and overhaul of mechanical and hydraulic power presses and associated equipment at customer sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical and hydraulic power presses
• Fault‑finding across hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Strip‑downs, rebuilds, component replacements, and safety checks
• Assessing machine condition and completing compliance inspections
• Working independently and as part of an engineering team
• Completing job sheets and service documentation accurately and promptly
• Supporting customers on‑site with technical guidance
• Following company and customer Health & Safety procedures at all times

Essential Skills & Experience (Requested by the Client)

• Time‑served Mechanical Engineer with proof of indentured training
• Minimum 5 years mechanical maintenance experience in heavy industrial environments
• Strong mechanical bench‑fitting skills
• Practical experience with mechanical power presses
• Working knowledge of gearboxes and transmission systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems
• Full UK Driving Licence (for mobile work)

Desirable Skills (Not Mandatory)

• Experience with hydraulic overload systems
• Knowledge of power press safety standards
• Basic electrical fault‑finding skills

Personal Attributes

• A strong communicator able to liaise confidently with customers
• Methodical, analytical, and effective at solving engineering faults
• Able to manage workload independently
• Professional, reliable, and adaptable
• Persistent and calm when diagnosing complex issues

Qualifications (Required by the Client)

• Essential: Time‑served Mechanical Engineer
• Fluent English to complete documentation and communicate with clients
• Desirable: Basic PC literacy (for job sheets)

Training & Development (Provided by the Client)

• Training in FLT
• Overhead Crane (OHC)
• MEWPs

Additional Information

• Mobile role with regular travel across the UK
• May involve overnight stays, out‑of‑hours work, and short‑notice call‑outs
• Company vehicle, tools, and PPE provided by the client
• All assignments are subject to right‑to‑work checks and skills assessment

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