Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Day Shift – with Shift Cover)
Location: Witton, Birmingham
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Exciting Opportunity in a Leading Heavy Industrial Environment
Are you a hands-on, proactive Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge in a dynamic industrial setting? This role offers a unique opportunity to grow and thrive within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, combining responsibilities typically found in both Mechanical Maintenance Technician and Annealing Engineer positions.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as a key point of contact for annealing operations, TPM activities, and contractor coordination.
Perform hands-on mechanical maintenance across annealing lines and other production equipment.
Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM), TPM tasks, and respond quickly to breakdowns.
Monitor, analyse, and improve equipment performance and reliability.
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimise operational disruption.
Manage and mentor apprentices, supporting their technical development.
Ensure spare parts availability and manage external contractors on site.
Contribute to engineering projects, system upgrades, and new equipment installations.
Promote and adhere to Health, Safety & Environmental standards, risk assessments, and SOPs.
What We’re Looking For:
Qualified Mechanical Engineer – NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC (HNC desirable).
Experience: At least 3 years in a medium to heavy industrial maintenance role.
Technical Skills: Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, fluid power systems, fabrication, and machine shop operations.
Drawings: Competent in reading and interpreting mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
Desirable: Experience with annealing, induction furnaces, casting, or rolling equipment.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
Flexible to work independently and as part of a team, with the ability to provide 4 on / 4 off shift cover for holidays and sickness when needed.
Working Hours:
Primarily Day Shift
Flexibility required to support the maintenance team with shift cover (4 on / 4 off) during absences
What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Career development opportunities in a skilled and supportive engineering team
Exposure to a variety of technical systems and projects
Ongoing training and upskilling
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If you're ready to take your mechanical maintenance career to the next level and enjoy working in a challenging, team-oriented environment — we’d love to hear from you