A European Tier 1 automotive manufacturer in the West Midlands area (commutable from Cannock, Lichfield, Wolverhampton, Telford, Walsall, Wednesbury etc) is looking for a Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a hard‑working and adaptable engineer with a strong technical background within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Plastic injection moulding machinery maintenance experience is essential. Operating in a fast‑paced environment, you will report to the Maintenance Manager and provide planned, preventive maintenance expertise along with responses to reactive breakdowns. The maintenance department currently operates on a three‑shift pattern. This is a fantastic opportunity with a multi‑national automotive company that supplies to some of the biggest OEMs in the industry.
Role Details
Role: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Commutable from Cannock, Lichfield, Wolverhampton, Telford, Walsall, Wednesbury
Shift: Three‑shift pattern
Hours: 37.5 per week
Key Responsibilities
* Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on a variety of machinery and equipment.
* Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults across plant and production equipment.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with machine upgrades and installations.
* Ensure minimal downtime through proactive maintenance and fast response to breakdowns.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records using the company’s CMMS system.
* Adhere to health & safety regulations and company policies at all times.
* Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maintain high standards of operation.
Key Requirements
* Proven experience in a similar maintenance engineering role within fast‑paced manufacturing environments such as automotive, aerospace, food, packaging or similar.
* Plastic injection moulding experience is essential.
* Strong knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems.
* Ability to read technical drawings and fault‑find using PLCs (advantageous but not essential).
* Willingness to work a three‑shift pattern.
Please apply online or contact kieran.brookes@technical‑network.co.uk for a confidential conversation.
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