We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering team at Perrin & Rowe in Wolverhampton.
Working as part of a small team of multi-skilled engineers, you’ll carry out both proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including fully automated operations. Your role is essential in optimising site performance, maximising asset availability, and reducing downtime – while ensuring all work is carried out to the highest safety and environmental standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Carrying out repairs to plant equipment and machinery as part of the Maintenance and wider Production team.
* Attending breakdowns across both facilities, ensuring a rapid response and minimising downtime.
* Conducting regular inspections and planned preventative maintenance on a wide range of equipment, including:
o Automated machinery (pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, robots)
o LEVs, testing rigs, assembly lines, and other production equipment.
* Troubleshooting and resolving breakdowns using fault-finding techniques, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
* Actively contributing to Total Performance Management (TPM) activities to improve safety, quality, and reliability.
* Driving continuous improvement by sharing ideas and supporting efficiency initiatives.
* Working collaboratively within the team, supporting colleagues and mentoring junior engineers.
* Managing contractors and ensuring compliance with all safety procedures.
What You’ll Already Have
Essential:
* A relevant qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering (NVQ, HNC) or completion of an engineering apprenticeship.
* Proven electrical or mechanical maintenance experience (multi-skilled preferred), ideally within a kiln or furnace environment.
* Knowledge of controls, fault analysis, and troubleshooting methods.
* Experience of both reactive and preventative maintenance.
* Strong technical ability with automation hardware and software.
* High standards of workmanship, organisation, and communication.
* Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplined team.
Desirable:
* Level 3 Qualification in Inspection and Testing.
* Portable Appliance Testing qualification.
* Experience working on industrial electrical installations.
* PLC experience.
Our Competencies
We succeed by living our shared values every day. You will demonstrate the ability to:
* Drive Results – Take ownership and consistently deliver high standards.
* Nimble Learning – Adapt quickly and embrace feedback.
* Collaborate – Build strong relationships and work cross-functionally.
* Plan and Align – Organise work effectively and align with site priorities.
Our Purpose & Behaviours
* We Think Big, Learn Fast
* We Work It Together
* We Make The Hard Call
Why Join Us?
We reward not just the results but the positive impact you make along the way. With a pay-for-performance culture, we value curiosity, collaboration, and the drive to keep improving.
The Benefits
* 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) – pro-rata for part-time
* Annual Incentive Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Life Assurance & Pension Plan
* Health & Wellbeing Programme (including health cash plan)
* High Street Reward Scheme & Refer a Friend Programme
* Free Parking & Eye Care support
* Flexible working model
* Employee Recognition Programme
Our Hiring Process
1. Initial discussion with our Resourcing Team.
2. On-site interview process (1–2 stages depending on role).
3. Successful candidates will be notified, and start dates confirmed.
If you haven’t heard from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join a high-performing team and playing a key role in driving performance and reliability at our Wolverhampton site.