Maintenance Engineer

Telford
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Maintenance Engineer

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Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Telford, Shropshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Rotating across mornings, afternoons, and nights

We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a dynamic and expanding team at a leading advanced manufacturing facility in Telford. This role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of plant equipment and facilities in a high-pressure die casting environment producing medium to large aluminium automotive components.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure all equipment meets availability targets and supports production demand.

Conduct root cause analysis of major or recurring breakdowns and propose long-term solutions.

Implement continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate repeat faults.

Carry out preventative maintenance (PM) and suggest enhancements to PM schedules.

Support internal departments with technical queries and non-breakdown issues.

Maintain adherence to all health, safety, and environmental procedures during maintenance activities.

Drive quality improvements through equipment reliability and performance.

Apply and promote 5S workplace organisation standards across the site.

Assist with ad hoc engineering projects as required by the leadership team.

Required Skills & Experience:

Essential:

Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent.

Minimum City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in a related discipline.

Comfortable with multi-skilled tasks (mechanical/electrical).

Able to fault-find using electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic schematics.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Desirable:

Qualifications in both mechanical and electrical disciplines.

HNC/HND in engineering or related discipline.

Experience in die casting, hydraulic presses, robotics (ABB), Siemens PLCs, CNCs, or furnaces.

Health & Safety certifications.

Experience working in a Tier 1 automotive supply environment.

Personal Attributes:

Confident and proactive with a “can do” attitude.

Collaborative and committed team player.

Strong organisational and multitasking skills.

Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure environments.

Willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve.

Valid UK driving licence.

Eligible to work in the UK.

Working Environment:

The role involves working in typical industrial conditions with exposure to heat, cold, dust, and noise. Full PPE and Health & Safety training will be provided

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