Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Location:

Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Salary:  £43,000 per annum
Job Type:  Full-time, Permanent
An established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to strengthen its maintenance team at its Kidderminster production facility.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer to join a successful manufacturer where you'll work on a wide range of heavy production equipment, helping to maximise plant reliability while supporting continuous improvement across the site.

The Role:

You'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving production machinery, carrying out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs to ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
Equipment includes:
Die casting machinery
Industrial furnaces
ABB robotic systems
Hydraulic presses
Associated manufacturing equipment

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on production equipment
Maintain plant reliability and minimise downtime
Support production teams during breakdown situations
Complete maintenance records accurately using the CMMS system
Participate in detailed shift handovers
Carry out root cause analysis and implement preventative solutions
Perform welding and fabrication repairs where required
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health & safety

About You:

We're looking for an apprentice-trained Mechanical Maintenance Engineer who enjoys working on a variety of industrial machinery within a manufacturing environment.
You'll ideally have:
Apprentice-trained Mechanical Engineering qualification
Strong mechanical maintenance background
Good hydraulic systems knowledge
Basic electrical knowledge would be beneficial
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
Previous experience within heavy manufacturing, die casting, foundry or similar industrial environments
Desirable:
Welding and fabrication experience
Forklift licence
Overhead crane licence
What's on

Offer:

Starting salary of £43,000 per annum
Overtime opportunities
Permanent full-time opportunity
Stable manufacturing environment
Varied and technically interesting work
Opportunity to work alongside an experienced maintenance team
Immediate start available for the right candidate