Maintenance Engineer

Job Title:

Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Birmingham

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Key Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities

* Respond to breakdowns as the first responder on shift.

* Independently diagnose mechanical, electrical and instrumentation faults.

* Carry out emergency repairs safely under Lead Engineer direction.

* Fault-find PLCs, sensors, drives and control panels.

* Carry out mechanical repairs on bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and pumps.

* Carry out electrical repairs on motors, starters, switch gear and wiring.

* Safely isolate and reinstate equipment under Permit to Work procedures.

* Complete accurate CMMS breakdown and maintenance work orders.

* Support RCA investigations and implement corrective actions.

* Support production restart and sign off equipment for return to service.

* Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) through the CMMS.

* Carry out condition monitoring including vibration, thermal imaging and lubrication.

* Perform electrical testing including insulation resistance, earth continuity and PAT.

* Inspect and maintain control panels, junction boxes and cable runs.

Required Maintenance Engineer Experience

* Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering experience.

* Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing.

* Proven experience with both planned and reactive maintenance.

* Strong independent breakdown response and fault-finding experience.

* Experience with PLCs, control systems, sensors, drives and electrical equipment.

* Experience using CMMS systems for work orders and asset records.

* Experience with Permit to Work and safe isolation procedures.

* City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification (required).

* Experience with ATEX/hazardous areas, RCA, 5-Why and Fishbone analysis.

* Experience working in a BRCGS-accredited food manufacturing environment