Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Day Shift with Shift Cover)
Location: Inner Birmingham
Salary: Competitive + Overtime + Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you a proactive, hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, heavy industrial environment?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business where you will play a key role in maintaining and improving critical production equipment. The role combines responsibilities typically found in Mechanical Maintenance Technician and Annealing Engineer positions, offering variety, technical challenge, and long-term development.
The position is primarily day shift, however you will also be expected to support the maintenance team by providing 4 on / 4 off shift cover for holidays and sickness when required.
Package
* Hours – 40 hours per week Monday to Friday (Flex on start and finish times)
* 25 days holidays + bank holidays – increasing after service in the business
* Company Pension
* Progresstion opportunities
* Great working environment
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as a key point of contact for annealing maintenance operations, processes, TPM, and contractors to ensure smooth operation and maximum equipment availability.
* Support and comply with company Health, Safety & Environmental policies, risk assessments, and SOPs.
* Provide hands-on mechanical and technical support for annealing operations and site maintenance across other production lines.
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and TPM activities, while responding effe ctively to breakdowns.
* Monitor and analyse equipment performance to drive continuous improvement and improved reliability.
* Liaise with production and engineering teams to coordinate maintenance work with minimal disruption.
* Manage, coach, and develop apprentices, playing an active role in their technical progression.
* Ensure spare parts availability and manage contractors on site, ensuring compliance with company standards.
* Provide technical input on engineering projects, upgrades, and new equipment installations.
Requirements:
* Time-served with relevant Mechanical Engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC; HNC desirable).
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in medium to heavy industrial maintenance environments.
* Strong knowledge of fluid power systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and machine shop activities.
* Ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
* Experience with annealing, induction furnaces, casting, or rolling equipment is highly desirable.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Able to work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility to provide 4 on / 4 off shift cover when required.
How to Apply: ASPLIV
Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to jasmine.williams@aspion.co.uk, or submit your application via the link below.
Jasmine Williams – Commercial Director
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