Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
16 hours ago
Birmingham
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established, market-leading manufacturer at its Smethwick facility, with occasional support provided to its Oldbury site. With a history dating back to 1864, the business designs and manufactures metal systems and components for the construction, automotive, aerospace and audio industries. This varied, hands-on role offers excellent long-term stability, ongoing training and opportunities for personal and professional development. What we need from you: • A minimum of 5 years experience working as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Mechanical Fitter within a heavy manufacturing environment, ideally within the steel industry, • A recognised engineering apprenticeship and formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Maintenance, • Strong mechanical fitting, fault-finding and repair experience, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, • Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance on production machinery, • The ability to read engineering drawings, technical manuals and schematics, • Fabrication experience using drilling, cutting, welding and grinding equipment, • A good understanding of health and safety, with the ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team, • A reliable, proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Desirable: • Experience maintaining and repairing mechanical power presses, • Experience working with sheet metal processing machinery, including guillotines, press brakes and rolling mills, • Machining experience using centre lathes and milling machines, • Knowledge of condition monitoring and predictive maintenance techniques, • Experience contributing to continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives, • FLT, MEWP trained or qualified What the role involves: • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on production machinery and plant equipment, • Responding to mechanical breakdowns and completing repairs efficiently to minimise production downtime, • Diagnosing faults, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions, • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and operational performance, • Assisting with the installation, commissioning, relocation and modification of new and existing machinery, • Undertaking engineering project work when required, • Carrying out repairs and maintenance to site facilities and infrastructure, • Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures and health and safety legislation, • Accurately completing maintenance records and documentation, • Working collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maximise equipment availability and performance, • Providing occasional engineering support at the companys Oldbury site Salary: £35,000 to £37,500 per annum, depending on experience, plus a 20% shift allowance. (Expected earnings of £42,000 to £45,000 per annum, excluding overtime). Hours: Working rotating weekly shifts: • Morning shift: Monday to Thursday, 5.45am1.45pm and Friday, 5.45am12.55pm, • Afternoon shift: Monday to Thursday, 2pm10pm and Friday, 1.10pm8.20pm Benefits: • Overtime Monday to Saturday and x2 on Sundays, • 21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 25 days after one years continuous service, • Workplace pension scheme after three months, including a 3% employer contribution, • Life assurance after three months, • Company iPhone, • Free onsite parking, • Ongoing training and development, • Excellent long-term job security, • Varied work across planned maintenance, breakdowns, continuous improvement projects and machinery installations Please apply now! JBRP1_UKTJ