Technical Network | Executive Network Group - Quality & Maintenance specialist
Role: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Shift: Days (Occasional shift cover)
a global manufacturer in the Birmingham area is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a days‑based role. The ideal candidate will be a hard‑working and adaptable engineer with a strong technical background within a fast‑paced, heavy industry manufacturing environment. Working in a fast‑paced environment, you will report to the Maintenance Team Leader and provide planned preventive maintenance expertise along with responses to reactive breakdowns.
Key responsibilities
- Serve as a primary point of contact for annealing maintenance activities, overseeing annealing processes, TPM initiatives, and contractor coordination to ensure smooth operations and optimal equipment availability.
- Adhere to and promote company Health, Safety & Environmental policies, completing relevant risk assessments and following all SOPs.
- Deliver hands‑on mechanical and technical support for annealing equipment and assist with maintenance across other production lines.
- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and TPM tasks, while responding promptly and effectively to equipment breakdowns.
- Monitor, assess, and interpret equipment performance data to support continuous improvement and enhance reliability.
- Work closely with production and engineering teams to plan and execute maintenance activities with minimal operational impact.
- Lead, mentor, and support apprentices, contributing to their technical development and skill progression.
- Manage spare parts availability and oversee on‑site contractors, ensuring all work meets company standards and compliance requirements.
- Provide technical insight and support for engineering projects, equipment upgrades, and new machinery installations.
Key requirements
- Time‑served with relevant Mechanical Engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC; HNC desirable).
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in medium to heavy industrial maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of fluid power systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and machine shop activities.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
- Experience with annealing, induction furnaces, casting, or rolling equipment is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, organisational skills.
- Able to work independently, within a team, and provide cover on 4 on / 4 off shifts when required.
Please apply online or contact kieran.brookes@technical-network.co.uk for a confidential conversation.
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