Senior Maintenance Engineer

Supreme Recruitment Services Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Holiday premium payments

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

25 days + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Supreme Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical/Electrical (Electrical Bias) for a manufacturing site in Birmingham, UK. You will deliver high‑quality maintenance, fault finding, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement to ensure equipment reliability and production continuity.

The role focuses on electrical systems, PLCs, robotics, servo motors, drives, CNC machinery and automated lines, requiring strong problem solving and safety focus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mechanical and electrical maintenance in manufacturing.
• Strong experience with CNC, PLCs, robotics and automated lines.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics; strong fault-finding skills.
• HNC or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Maintenance and TPM Engineers.
• Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on automated production lines.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across electrical, mechanical and automation systems.
• Support new machinery introductions and commissioning; drive downtime reduction.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Electrical systems

PlCs & robotics

Fault finding

Safety & TPM

Education

HNC or higher in Electrical/Electronic Eng

Job description

Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Job Summary

Supreme Recruitment are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical/Electrical (Electrical Bias). You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of production by delivering high-quality maintenance, fault finding, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.

With a strong electrical bias, you will use your expertise across electrical systems, PLCs, robotics, servo motors, drives, CNC machinery, and automated production lines to minimise downtime and maintain high standards of equipment reliability.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about problem-solving, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance to Maintenance and TPM Engineers, working closely with technical, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on automated production lines, CNC machinery, specialist equipment, and facilities.
• Diagnose and resolve complex faults across electrical systems, PLCs, HMIs, robotics, servo motors, drives, and mechanical equipment.
• Support new machinery introductions, commissioning, continuous improvement, and initiatives focused on reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability.
• Promote safe working practices, PPE compliance, 5C, and TPM standards across the maintenance environment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, monitor consumable stock levels, and provide support to other departments as required.
• Prioritise maintenance activities in line with production requirements and provide additional support during weekends and planned shutdowns when required.

Skills

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment, with a strong electrical bias.
• Experience with CNC machinery, PLCs, servo motors and drives, Fanuc robotics, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics, with strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills across electrical, mechanical, and automation systems.
• HNC or higher qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a relevant equivalent qualification.
• Experience in preventative maintenance, continuous improvement, and supporting equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements and a commitment to maintaining high workplace standards.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working a double-day shift pattern, with availability for weekend and planned shutdown maintenance support when required.

Benefits

• Salary of £40,000–£45,000 per annum
• Shift allowance
• Holiday premium payments
• Overall package of approximately £50,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Working Hours

• Week 1: 6:00am–2:00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 6:00am–11:00am on Friday
• Week 2: 2:00pm–10:00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 11:00am–4:00pm on Friday

Additional weekend and planned shutdown maintenance support may be required.