Maintenance Project Engineer

Maintenance Project Engineer
Location: Telford
Salary: £43,000 per year
Employment: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37.5 per week, Days

Role Overview:
Reporting to the Maintenance Facilities & Projects Leader, you will manage and support maintenance projects across the Telford site. The role combines hands-on mechanical and electrical work with project and contractor management responsibilities. You will lead projects from planning through to completion, ensuring safety, quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to HSE policies and manage contractor safety (RAMS/permits).
  
  
• Lead and deliver projects on time, in budget, and to specification.
  
  
• Support cross-functional teams to ensure right-first-time project delivery.
  
  
• Use project management tools to monitor and report progress.
  
  
• Contribute to plant improvement initiatives and capex projects.
  
  Essential Skills & Experience:
  
  
• Mechanical/electrical engineering background (apprentice or HNC).
  
  
• Project management and contractor control experience.
  
  
• Hands-on installation and fabrication expertise.
  
  
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
  
  Desirable:
  
  
• Experience in tier 1 automotive supply.
  
  
• Experience with die casting machines, furnaces, hydraulic presses, conveyors, assembly cells, ABB robots, Siemens PLCs, CNCs.
  
  Summary:
  This is a permanent, day-shift role offering a £43,000 salary. The Maintenance Project Engineer will combine hands-on engineering expertise with project and contractor management to deliver high-quality, cost-effective projects on time, ensuring safety and continuous improvement across the Telford site