Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer – £44,000 per annum
Location: Kings Norton
Shift - Nights
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our Process Engineering team based within Kings Norton. In this hands-on role, you’ll ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all machinery, plant equipment, and factory facilities — keeping production running smoothly and in full compliance with safety and statutory requirements.
You’ll be part of a proactive engineering team that takes pride in maintaining high standards across our site and driving continuous improvement in our processes and equipment performance.
Salary & Benefits
💷 Salary: £44,000 per annum
✅ Competitive company benefits package
✅ Opportunity for overtime and training
✅ Supportive, safety-focused working environment
Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine, reactive, and preventative maintenance on all production machinery and site equipment.
  
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults quickly to minimise downtime.
  
• Support new equipment installation and commissioning projects.
  
• Develop and manage a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule.
  
• Liaise with external contractors and suppliers for repairs, servicing, and installations.
  
• Conduct safety system checks (fire alarms, security systems) and maintain site compliance.
  
• Assist production teams to ensure high performance and “right first time” output.
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement and plant safety initiatives.
  
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and participate in production and safety meetings.
  About You
  You’re a hands-on, self-motivated engineer who enjoys solving problems and keeping complex manufacturing operations running efficiently. You’ll bring solid technical knowledge, teamwork, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
  Essential Skills & Experience:
  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a maintenance engineering role within manufacturing.
  
• Qualified in mechanical and/or electrical engineering (multi-skilled preferred).
  
• Experience with pneumatics and ideally hydraulics.
  
• Knowledge of robotics, air handling systems, filtration, and automated conveyors advantageous.
  
• Confident with fault-finding, wiring, and reading technical drawings.
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; familiarity with Rhombus Factory Information System (training provided).
  Desirable:
  
• Manual Handling, Working at Height, IPAF/MEWP certification.
  
• Fire alarm and security system maintenance experience.
  What We’re Looking For
  
• A strong team player who can also work independently.
  
• Flexible approach to working hours when required.
  
• Excellent fault-finding, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  
• Proactive and safety-conscious mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.
  
• Ability to manage contractors, ensuring safety documentation (RAMS, Permits to Work) is in place