Maintenance Engineer in Birmingham

Job Description

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical)\n\nLocation: Great Barr\nEmployment Type: Full-Time\n\nAbout the Role\n\nA manufacturing business is looking to recruit a Multi-Skilled Engineer with both mechanical and electrical experience to support the maintenance and improvement of production equipment.\n\nThe role focuses on keeping machinery running efficiently, reducing downtime, and contributing to ongoing improvements across the site. It would suit someone from an industrial background, ideally with exposure to extrusion or plastics processes, who takes a practical and proactive approach to problem-solving.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nYou will carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across a range of plant equipment, diagnose faults, and ensure issues are resolved quickly to minimise disruption to production. The role also involves supporting equipment upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement activities, as well as ensuring all work is completed in line with health and safety standards.\n\nSkills & Experience\n\nApplicants should have previous experience in a multi-skilled engineering role within manufacturing, with strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability.

Experience with PLCs, drives, motors, and control systems is important, along with a working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.\n\nThe ability to read technical drawings and use maintenance systems is expected. Experience within extrusion, plastics, or related systems such as water and chillers would be beneficial but is not essential.\n\nPersonal Attributes\n\nThe role requires someone who is reliable, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. A practical mindset, good communication skills, and a willingness to contribute to continuous improvement are important.\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\nCompetitive salary depending on experience, along with training, development opportunities, and a supportive working environment