Department: MPPS Mechanical / Electrical / Multiskilled
Role: Press Fitter / Mobile Service Engineer
Location: West Midlands (UK-wide travel required)
Agency: I Need Staff Today Limited
Employment Type: Ongoing Assignment Permanent Opportunity for the Right Candidate
Pay/Package: Discussed with shortlisted applicants depending on experience and client assessment
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of our West Midlandsbased engineering client for an experienced Power Press Service Engineer.
This is a mobile position involving repair, maintenance, and overhaul of mechanical and hydraulic power presses and associated equipment at customer sites across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to undertake work including:
Planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical and hydraulic power presses
Fault-finding across hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
Strip-downs, rebuilds, component replacements, and safety checks
Assessing machine condition and completing compliance inspections
Working independently and as part of an engineering team
Completing job sheets and service documentation accurately and promptly
Supporting customers on-site with technical guidance
Following company and customer Health & Safety procedures at all times
Essential Skills & Experience (Requested by the Client)
Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
Time-served Mechanical Engineer with proof of indentured training
Minimum 5 years mechanical maintenance experience in heavy industrial environments
Strong mechanical bench-fitting skills
Practical experience with mechanical power presses
Working knowledge of:
Gearboxes and transmission systems
Hydraulic systems
Pneumatic systems
Full UK Driving Licence (for mobile work)
Desirable Skills (Not Mandatory)
Experience with hydraulic overload systems
Knowledge of power press safety standards
Basic electrical fault-finding skills
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will be:
A strong communicator able to liaise confidently with customers
Methodical, analytical, and effective at solving engineering faults
Able to manage workload independently
Professional, reliable, and adaptable
Persistent and calm when diagnosing complex issues
Qualifications (Required by the Client)
Essential:
Time-served Mechanical Engineer
Fluent English to complete documentation and communicate with clients
Desirable:
Basic PC literacy (for job sheets)
Training & Development (Provided by the Client)
The client offers training in the following areas where required:
FLT
Overhead Crane (OHC)
MEWPs
Additional Information
Mobile role with regular travel across the UK
May involve overnight stays, out-of-hours work, and short-notice call-outs
Company vehicle, tools, and PPE provided by the client
All assignments are subject to right-to-work checks and skills assessment