Maintenance Engineer

Job  Alternate Locations:
United Kingdom-England-Birmingham;
United Kingdom-England-Lichfield Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Lichfield, Birmingham area, UK

Reports to:

Facilities Lead Contract type:
Permanent, day shift (8:00-16:30)
Your Role & Team in a Nutshell As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining both our packaging machinery and the wider warehouse infrastructure at our Distribution & Packaging Centre in Fradley Park (Lichfield). You’ll ensure the smooth operation of five high-performance packaging machines while also supporting the upkeep of the building’s systems and facilities. You’ll be part of a dedicated facilities team, supporting operations through proactive maintenance, rapid response to breakdowns, and involvement in project work.

You’ll collaborate closely with Facilities Manager, internal teams and external contractors.

We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training courses.

Your

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and troubleshoot five packaging machines, ensuring minimal downtime

Carry out general building maintenance across the warehouse, including HVAC, lighting, and safety systems

Diagnose and resolve technical issues across electrical and mechanical systems  Support project work and continuous improvement initiatives  Work at height (up to 18 meters) using MEWP equipment  Liaise with external contractors and internal operational partners  Optimise and implement preventive maintenance schedules using CMMS  Provide technical support and training to operational staff  Champion Health & Safety standards and ensure compliance with company policies

What You’ll Need Minimum:

Completed an electrically biased engineering apprenticeship  5+ years’ post-apprenticeship experience in a similar role  

Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and material handling equipment AC/DC Drives experience  Your advantage:

IPAF MEWP licence
17th or 18th Edition Electrical RegulationsPLC fault-finding (Siemens or Allen Bradley)

Experience with 6-axis robots and production line installations

Knowledge of Legionella, HVAC systems, and CMMSProactive team player and problem solver

What You Gain Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.

Join us and benefit from:

PEAK – our continuous improvement program

Unlimited access to Linked In Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development

Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices

Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others

Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus

Global Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your family, complementing our commitment to your well-being at work and beyond

Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster an inclusive culture

Core Values:
Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership Are you interested?

If so, please click on “Apply Now” on this site and upload your CV.If your application is shortlisted, our recruiter will invite you for an initial MS Teams interview.

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