Maintenance Engineer

Location: Telford, Shropshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Rotating across mornings, afternoons, and nights

We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a dynamic and expanding team at a leading advanced manufacturing facility in Telford. This role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of plant equipment and facilities in a high-pressure die casting environment producing medium to large aluminium automotive components.

• Ensure all equipment meets availability targets and supports production demand.

• Conduct root cause analysis of major or recurring breakdowns and propose long-term solutions.

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate repeat faults.

• Carry out preventative maintenance (PM) and suggest enhancements to PM schedules.

• Support internal departments with technical queries and non-breakdown issues.

• Maintain adherence to all health, safety, and environmental procedures during maintenance activities.

• Drive quality improvements through equipment reliability and performance.

• Apply and promote 5S workplace organisation standards across the site.

• Assist with ad hoc engineering projects as required by the leadership team.

Essential:

• Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent.

• Minimum City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in a related discipline.

• Comfortable with multi-skilled tasks (mechanical/electrical).

• Able to fault-find using electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic schematics.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Desirable:

• Qualifications in both mechanical and electrical disciplines.

• HNC/HND in engineering or related discipline.

• Experience in die casting, hydraulic presses, robotics (ABB), Siemens PLCs, CNCs, or furnaces.

• Health & Safety certifications.

• Experience working in a Tier 1 automotive supply environment.

• Confident and proactive with a “can do” attitude.

• Collaborative and committed team player.

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.

• Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure environments.

• Willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve.

• Valid UK driving licence.

• Eligible to work in the UK.

The role involves working in typical industrial conditions with exposure to heat, cold, dust, and noise. Full PPE and Health & Safety training will be provided.