Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to support the operation of a butt weld fittings manufacturing facility. The role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving a range of legacy and modern machinery used in forming, machining, and finishing processes. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on technical skills, a proactive mindset, and experience working with older mechanical and electromechanical systems.
Key Responsibilities
Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on manufacturing equipment to minimise downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic faults in machinery
Respond quickly to breakdowns and implement effective corrective actions
Refurbish, retrofit, and modify aging equipment to improve performance and safety
Maintain maintenance logs, service records, and spare parts inventory
Work closely with production teams to ensure minimal disruption to operations
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
Assist in installation and commissioning of replacement or upgraded machinery
Key Equipment
Hydraulic presses and forming machines
Pipe cutting, beveling, and shaping machines
Heat treatment furnaces
Conventional lathes and milling machines
Welding and finishing equipment
Shotblast equipment
Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience maintaining older/legacy industrial machinery
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
Basic to intermediate electrical knowledge (motors, fuses, relays)
Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics systems
Ability to read technical drawings and maintenance manuals
Practical problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach
Experience in manufacturing, preferably metal forming or pipe/fittings industry
Desirable Qualifications
HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Apprenticeship-trained engineer
Welding or fabrication experience
Experience retrofitting or modernizing legacy equipment
Personal Attributes
Self-motivated and reliable
Able to work independently and under pressure
Strong attention to detail
Flexible approach to working hours (including emergency call-outs if required)
Working Conditions
Factory-based role in a heavy industrial environment
Exposure to noise, heat, and heavy machinery
May require occasional overtime