Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Day Shift + Shift Cover)

Location: Birmingham

Days: Flexibility on either 6am,7am or 8am start times to suit you

Salary: £45,000 to £48,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Join a Leading Heavy Industrial Manufacturer

Are you a proactive Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to progress in a dynamic and fast-paced industrial environment?

This is a permanent day shift role with flexibility to provide shift cover (4 on / 4 off) as needed — ideal for engineers experienced in medium to heavy industrial maintenance who want long-term stability, career development, and involvement in high-value engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform hands-on mechanical maintenance across annealing lines and other key production equipment.

Lead TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.

Act as point of contact for annealing operations and contractor coordination.

Respond quickly to breakdowns and conduct root cause analysis.

Monitor and improve equipment performance and reliability.

Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime.

Manage spare parts and oversee on-site contractors.

Mentor and support apprentices, promoting knowledge sharing.

Participate in system upgrades, installations, and engineering projects.

Promote and ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies and risk assessments.

Candidate Requirements:

Mechanical Engineering Qualification: NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / BTEC; HNC .

Experience: 3+ years in a medium or heavy industrial maintenance role.

Strong technical knowledge of:

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Fluid power systems

Welding/fabrication and machine shop practices

Confident reading mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.

Advantageous: Experience with annealing, induction furnaces, casting, or rolling equipment.

Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

Able to work independently and support the team during shift cover (4 on / 4 off) for holidays and absence.

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