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Maintenance Engineer

Gravelly Hill
6 days ago
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Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an exciting opportunity as a Maintenance Engineer? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company that values innovation, precision, and excellence. With an exceptional benefits package, competitive salary, and opportunities for personal growth, this role offers more than just a job - it's a chance to make a real impact in the industry.

What You Will Do:

  • Provide breakdown support to manufacturing areas, ensuring minimal disruption to production.

  • Carry out preventative maintenance and improvements on automated production lines.

  • Work with specialist equipment, including robotics, PLCs, and HMIs.

  • Support new machine introductions and ensure seamless integration into operations.

  • Collaborate closely with technical support, quality engineers, and manufacturing teams.

  • Promote a safe working environment by adhering to health and safety standards and maintaining a clean workspace through 5C and TPM practices.

    What You Will Bring:

  • Proven expertise in both mechanical and electrical maintenance, with a bias towards electrical systems.

  • Strong experience with CNC machinery and servo motors, as well as Fanuc robots.

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, with a minimum HNC qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.

  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.

    By joining this company, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations, contributing to the delivery of high-quality products and services. This is an opportunity to work in an environment that fosters innovation and technical excellence, with a focus on continuous improvement and sustainability.

    Location:

    This role is based in a well-connected area, Birmingham, offering convenience for commuting and access to local amenities.

    Interested?:

    If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge as a Maintenance Engineer, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Apply today and let your skills shine in a role that offers growth, recognition, and the chance to make a real difference.

    Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

    In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included

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