Maintenance Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

An established and highly regarded manufacturer of rubber extrusions, gaskets, and moulded components is looking to add a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to their team based in Birmingham.

This is a hands-on role focused on keeping extrusion and moulding equipment running efficiently through a combination of proactive planned maintenance and reactive fault-finding. The role has a strong mechanical focus, with approximately 70% mechanical and 30% electrical responsibilities.

• Respond promptly to breakdowns and faults across a variety of plant and extrusion equipment
• Carry out mechanical maintenance on hydraulic presses, extruders, pneumatic systems, rotating equipment, etc.
• Conduct electrical diagnostics and repairs (e.g. motors, drives, sensors, control panels, PLCs)
• Implement and enhance a structured Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme
• Lead or assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvement projects
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Keep accurate records: maintenance logs, risk assessments, fault reports, and service history

• Minimum 3 years' experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance, with a mechanical bias
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload efficiently
• A logical and systematic approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in rubber, polymer, or extrusion-based manufacturing is desirable but not essential
• Comfortable leading or supporting technical projects and installations

• NVQ Level 3 in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (essential)
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (essential for electrical compliance)
• HNC or BTEC in a relevant engineering discipline (preferred)
• Demonstrable experience maintaining production equipment in a manufacturing environment

• Join a stable and specialist manufacturing business with a strong industry reputation
• Enjoy a varied role with both mechanical and electrical responsibilities
• Take the lead in driving machine performance, reliability, and improvements
• Competitive salary of 40,000 per annum
• Supportive team environment with real ownership of your area
• Fixed daytime shifts - no on-call occasional weekend work