Maintenance Engineer
Location: Dudley Area
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:00am – 4:00pm
About the Company
Our client is a well-established heavy industrial engineering business based in the Dudley area. Operating within a demanding manufacturing environment, they are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability and performance of hydraulic press systems and associated production equipment.
Job Purpose
To provide engineering support and maintenance cover for hydraulic press systems and other site engineering requirements, ensuring maximum equipment availability and reliability while maintaining high safety standards.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on hydraulic press systems
Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime
Service and monitor hydraulic systems to ensure optimum performance
Support press reliability improvement projects
Maintain critical spare parts stock levels
Provide engineering support across the site as required
Maintain other machinery and equipment within the department
Work flexibly around production requirements to support operational efficiency
Work safely and responsibly at all times
Maintain excellent timekeeping and attendance standards
Principal Accountabilities
Health & Safety compliance
Press availability to production
Attendance and reliability
Maintenance and support of other machine tools and equipment
Job Challenges
Maintaining and improving hydraulic press reliability
Supporting production demands within a heavy industrial environment
Managing reactive maintenance while maintaining preventative maintenance schedules
Key Relationships
Production operatives
Maintenance department team
Sub-contract support engineers
Experience & Skills Preferred
Experience
Previous maintenance engineering experience within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
Experience working on hydraulic press systems
Knowledge of reactive and preventative maintenance practices
Experience fault-finding on hydraulic and mechanical systems
Qualifications
Engineering qualification or apprenticeship in Mechanical, Hydraulic, or Maintenance Engineering
Relevant maintenance or hydraulic certifications desirable
Personal Skills & Abilities
Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexible and adaptable approach to work
Good communication skills
Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
Ability to prioritise workload effectively
What We Offer
Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000 DOE
Four-day working week
Opportunity to work within a stable heavy industrial environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant maintenance engineering experience