Maintenance Engineer

Location: Tamworth

Shift: Double days

A leading UK-based manufacturing business is seeking a skilled Electrical bias Maintenance Engineer to join its fast-paced production environment. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a leading European player in the production of complex PCBs.

The Role

Working as part of a small but vital maintenance team, you’ll be responsible for both electrical and mechanical support across a wide range of complex machinery. Your focus will be on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and minimising production downtime, while ensuring all safety and quality standards are upheld.

Key Responsibilities

Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance

Support production teams by keeping critical equipment running

Log and track all maintenance tasks in a digital management system

Work safely and efficiently in line with site and legal requirements

Diagnose breakdowns and identify root causes quickly and effectively

Continuously develop your technical knowledge and skills

Shift Pattern

34-hour week, Monday to Friday

Rotating weekly shifts:

Monday–Thursday: 06:00–13:30 / 13:30–21:00

Friday: 06:00–12:30 / 12:30–19:00

Additional cover includes:

1 Saturday every 6 weeks

1 week of night shift per year (21:00–06:00, Mon–Thurs), with allowance

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role

Recognised electrical qualification (C&G, BTEC, NVQ or equivalent)

Strong ability to read electrical schematics and fault-find with 3-phase motors, sensors, drives, and relays

Experience in PLC fault-finding (advantageous but not essential)

A proactive, can-do attitude with strong attention to detail

Prior experience in manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, FMCG, automation, recycling, or similar

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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