Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Dudley
Salary: £39,870 per year
Shift Pattern: 3 weeks mornings (Mon-Fri), 1 week afternoons (12:00-22:00, Mon-Thu)

Company:
A leading UK industrial manufacturing and processing company is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their on-site team. The company is well-established and offers excellent training and career progression opportunities.

Role Overview:
The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for day-to-day maintenance activities, including equipment repair, preventive maintenance, and electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. This role requires a hands-on engineer with a strong technical skillset and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment

• Work with electrical control systems, including 3-phase motors, contactors, inverter circuits, and safety circuits

• Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Support welding, fabrication, and sub-assembly work as needed

• Read and interpret technical schematics and documentation

• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in industrial maintenance or mechanical/electrical engineering

• Knowledge of slitting, decoiling, machining, and general workshop equipment

• Welding skills (MIG/MAG/Arc) and oxy-fuel experience desirable

• Ability to work independently and solve complex problems

• Formal electrical qualifications such as 17th/18th Edition, AM2/AM2S or equivalent advantageous

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £39,870 per year

• Pension scheme

• 31 days paid holiday

• Ongoing professional training and career development