Mechanical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Day Shift
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Location:

Birmingham
💷 Salary: £45,000 – £48,000 per annum
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Hours:

7:00am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
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Contract:

Permanent | Full-Time
About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of a market-leading heavy engineering manufacturer based in Birmingham. Due to continued investment and growth, our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their established maintenance team.
This is a day-shift role with occasional 4 on / 4 off shift cover to support holidays and absence. The position offers long-term stability, exposure to large-scale industrial plant, and the opportunity to be involved in continuous improvement and capital engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities
Carry out hands-on mechanical maintenance across heavy industrial production lines and associated plant
Lead and support TPM and PPM activities to improve reliability and reduce downtime
Act as the main maintenance point of contact for production and contractor coordination
Respond to breakdowns with effective fault-finding and root cause analysis
Drive equipment reliability improvements and optimisation initiatives
Work closely with production and engineering teams across the site
Manage and maintain spare parts inventory
Support machinery upgrades, installations, and plant expansion projects
Provide guidance and mentoring to apprentices and junior engineers
Ensure strict adherence to Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards and risk assessments

Candidate Requirements
Mechanical Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / BTEC – HNC advantageous)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a medium or heavy industrial maintenance environment
Strong working knowledge of:

Hydraulics and pneumatics
Fluid power systems
Welding and fabrication
Machine shop practices
Confident reading mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics

Experience with annealing, induction furnaces, casting, or rolling equipment is highly desirable
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
Able to work independently and provide 4 on / 4 off shift cover when required

Working Pattern
Primary:
Day Shift – Monday to Friday (7:00am – 3:30pm)
Flexibility:
Occasional 4 on / 4 off shift cover for holidays and absence

What’s on Offer
Competitive salary up to £48,000
Secure, permanent position with a reputable manufacturer
Well-supported engineering environment with long-term career prospects
Involvement in high-value engineering and continuous improvement projects📩 Interested?
Apply today or contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion about this opportunity