Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Birmingham

Days

45,000 + Overtime

We are looking for a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team at Wieland. This role blends responsibilities of a Mechanical Maintenance Technician and an Annealing Engineer, offering a varied and challenging opportunity in a busy industrial environment. The role is primarily a 40-hour day shift, with flexible start and finish times: 8:00-17:00, 8:30-17:30, 7:00-16:00 or 7:30-16:30. You will also provide occasional cover on a 4 on / 4 off rota to support the team during holidays or sickness.

Main Duties

Oversee annealing maintenance and processes, liaising with contractors and team members to ensure equipment operates efficiently.
Follow and uphold all company Health, Safety & Environmental standards, risk assessments, and SOPs.
Deliver practical mechanical support for annealing operations and other production lines.
Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and TPM tasks, responding promptly to equipment faults.
Monitor machinery performance and identify opportunities for reliability improvements.
Coordinate maintenance activities with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime.
Mentor and support apprentices, helping develop their technical skills.
Manage spare parts stock and supervise contractors, ensuring compliance with company standards.
Contribute technical insight to projects, upgrades, and new equipment installations.

Requirements

Qualified in Mechanical Engineering (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC; HNC preferred).
Minimum 3 years' experience in industrial maintenance within medium to heavy industry.
Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, fluid power systems, fabrication, and workshop practices.
Ability to read and work from mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
Experience with annealing, induction furnaces, casting, or rolling machinery is highly desirable.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Confident working alone or within a team, including providing cover on 4 on / 4 off shifts when required.

If this role is of interest, get in touch.