Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Wolverhampton

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a small, dynamic team at our fast-moving manufacturing facilities in Wolverhampton. You will be responsible for carrying out both proactive and reactive mechanical and electrical work within a highly automated environment, with a primary focus on maximizing asset availability and reducing machine downtime.

If you are decisive, committed to safety, and excel at troubleshooting complex systems, we want to hear from you!

Role Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

You will be instrumental in optimizing site performance and supporting our continuous operation.

Reactive & Planned Maintenance:

Attend to onsite breakdowns across both facilities, ensuring a rapid response to minimize machine downtime.

Conduct regular inspections and execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of equipment, including automated machinery (pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and robots), LEVs, testing rigs, and assembly lines.

Troubleshooting & Improvement:

Perform in-depth fault-finding analysis on mechanical and control systems to resolve breakdowns.

Actively participate in continuous improvement (CI) activities and the implementation of Total Performance Management (TPM) to enhance safety, quality, and reliability.

Contribute ideas and initiatives to enhance overall plant efficiency.

Safety & Compliance:

Ensure strict compliance with safety regulations and promote a strong culture of workplace safety by following procedures and reporting risks immediately.

Manage contractors onsite and mentor more junior team members as required.

Collaborate with the Maintenance and Production teams, sharing knowledge to foster a continuous learning culture.

What You Will Already Have (Essential Skills)

Technical Qualification: A relevant electrical or mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ, HNC), or completion of an apprenticeship in maintenance engineering.

Industry Experience: Proven Electrical or Mechanical engineering experience (ideally multi-skilled), with a strong preference for experience within a kiln or furnace environment.

Automation Knowledge: Experience working with controls, analyzing faults, and troubleshooting solutions, alongside a good technical ability relating to automation hardware and software.

Maintenance Skills: Demonstrated experience in both reactive and preventative maintenance.

Soft Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills, a high standard of workmanship, and the ability to act decisively to solve engineering and operational problems.

Teamwork: The ability to effectively work within a multi-disciplined team of varying levels of technical experience.

Desirable Experience

PLC experience is advantageous.

Experience working on electrical installations in an industrial setting.

Level 3 Qualification in Inspection and Testing or Portable Appliance Testing.

If you are a hands-on engineer ready for a challenging role in a sophisticated, automated manufacturing environment, apply now to maximize our asset availability!

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