Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Cradley Heath, Birmingham
Pay: 20.52 per hour
Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 7:45 AM - 4:45 PM
- Friday: 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM
Lunch: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM (Flexibility required based on workload) - (Some weekend work may be required)
Role Overview
We are currently seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join our maintenance team. This is a key role focused on maintaining production equipment and plant infrastructure to ensure consistent and efficient operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out emergency and preventative maintenance on production machinery, plant, and equipment
- Maintain and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems
- General building and infrastructure maintenance and repairs
- Keep maintenance records and documentation up to date
- Inspect equipment and systems to meet internal safety, environmental, and legal standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance schedules and equipment modifications
- Adhere to all company work instructions including Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies
- Liaise with and supervise sub-contractors as required
- Respond to and manage environmental spillages or incidents
- Conduct Health & Safety and Environmental inventories
- Assist in maintaining stock levels of spare parts
Secondary/Backup Responsibilities
- Overhead crane licence preferred
- Assist with fabrication, welding, and development of machine guards when needed
Objectives of the Role
- Act as first point of contact for machinery breakdowns
- Help plan and prioritise maintenance workloads
- Support development of a preventative maintenance programme
- Ensure a clean, safe, and organised maintenance department
Candidate Profile
- Well-organised and capable of managing production-related pressures
- Qualified in an appropriate engineering discipline
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and resolve problems
- Practical experience with hand tools, power tools, flame cutting, and welding
- Safety-conscious with a tidy, systematic approach to work
- Flexible regarding working hours and available for overtime at short notice
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