Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Birmingham

Salary: £53,000 plus bonus, plus overtime –£60,000 – £70,000 OTE

Shifts:

Continentals (Other shifts available – apply to discuss)

Are you a proactive engineer with a "right first time" mindset? Due to significant site expansion, a leading international manufacturing giant is looking for several Mechanical Maintenance Engineers to join their Birmingham-based team.

This is a high-impact role within a heavy industry environment where your expertise in CNC equipment, hydraulics, and pneumatics will directly contribute to the site's continued growth and efficiency.

The Role

Working within a culture of continuous improvement, you will be a key player in the development and upkeep of both new and established machinery. This is a varied, hands-on role based on the shop floor, encompassing preventative, corrective, and reactive maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

* Perform routine and non-routine maintenance across the plant and facilities.

* Maintain a wide range of mechanical equipment, including Manual Lathes, Millers, Planers, and Bar Peelers.

* Troubleshoot and repair complex Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems.

* Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving to drive long-term reliability.

* Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.

* Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.

What We Are Looking For

Essential:

* Qualifications:

Minimum ONC or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.

* Experience:

Proven track record in maintaining machine tools (Manual or CNC).

* Environment:
Experience in heavy industry (e.g., metal, presswork, or CNC manufacturing) is highly preferred.

* Technical

Skills:

Strong fault-finding abilities and hands-on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.

* Soft Skills:

A dynamic team player with a proactive attitude toward preventative maintenance.

Desirable:

* Skilled in fitting, machining, and welding.

* Experience in gearbox disassembly and rebuilds.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a global leader that values innovation and invests in its people. Beyond a competitive base salary of £52,000, you will have access to overtime and the stability of working for a growing international business.

Note:

The individual must be comfortable working in a physically demanding, heavy-industry environment that requires high attention to detail and strict safety compliance.

The postholder may come into contact with technology or equipment controlled by local and/or U.S. Government legislation and will be required to undertake specific security screening protocols.

Apply Today

Demand for these positions is high, and interviews are being arranged immediately.

To apply , please click "Apply Now" or contact Clayton Cruise at Cruise Control Recruitment.

Cruise Control Recruitment – Global Partners in Engineering Talent Solutions.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates