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Maintenance Engineer

Kings Norton
1 week ago
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Electronics & Mechanical Maintenance Engineer required to join an established sheet metal manufacturing company, based in Kings Norton, supporting operations across three local sites within a 10‑mile radius. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of production equipment across multiple sites. Working within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, the role involves preventative and reactive maintenance, fault‑finding and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Successful candidate for the role of Maintenance Engineer, will possess mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills, be IT literate, have high attention to detail and be able to work under pressure and effectively alone or as part of a team. The role of Maintenance Engineer is offered as a permanent contract with overtime and immediate start available.
Maintenance Engineer key duties:

  • Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance across a wide range of production equipment, including presses, welders, CNC machinery, robotics and facilities systems
  • Oversee general facilities maintenance across all three sites, including utilities, building systems and workshop safety equipment
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults to minimise downtime
  • Support electrical controls and PLC fault‑finding, ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently
  • Maintain accurate records within the maintenance system and ensure compliance with statutory inspections and safety standards
  • Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams across multiple sites, supporting new equipment installation and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Participate in risk assessments, PUWER compliance checks and machinery safety improvements
    Skills required by Maintenance Engineer:
  • Proven experience in maintenance within a manufacturing or fabrication environment
  • Strong mechanical skills, including hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Solid electrical knowledge of control panels, sensors, drives and safety circuits
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
  • Effective problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently across multiple sites
  • Competence in using computer‑based maintenance systems
  • Experience with robotic welding systems, CNC equipment, laser cutting or press brake machinery – desirable
  • IOSH/NEBOSH or relevant safety training – desirable
    Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham (Multi site, three sites within close proximity – 10 miles)
    Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:00 – 16:00 and Friday 07:00 – 13:00
    Salary: £38,000 to £43,000 dependent upon experience
    Benefits: Overtime, mileage reimbursement for travel between sites, ongoing training and development in advanced manufacturing technologies
    Contract: Permanent
    If you have the skills to fulfil the role of Maintenance Engineer, please APPLY TODAY

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