Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Company: Peaple Talent
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Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

A leading UK manufacturing business within the cold roll-forming and engineering sector is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Engineer to join its established engineering team. This is a full‑time permanent role offering long‑term stability, training and progression within a modern manufacturing environment. The role is based on a Monday to Friday day shift (37 hours per week), with a starting salary of £36,000 rising to £38,000 following training, plus potential annual bonus and share scheme participation. This position would suit a time‑served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Technician with strong manufacturing experience and a proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reactive maintenance on manufacturing machinery
  • Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
  • Mechanical fault diagnosis and repair
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic fault‑finding
  • Mechanical fitting, welding and fabrication
  • Support production by reducing downtime
  • Record maintenance activities accurately
  • Liaise with Production Managers and Team Leaders
  • Investigate breakdowns and complete repairs
  • Identify root causes of failures
  • Implement corrective and reliability improvements
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure safe and efficient maintenance practices
  • Work within a multi‑skilled engineering team

Candidate Requirements

  • Time‑served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
  • City & Guilds Level 1 & 2 Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing maintenance xlqdzyr experience
  • Strong mechanical fitting ability
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic fault‑finding skills
  • Welding and fabrication experience
  • Planned maintenance / PPM experience
  • Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving ability
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Eligible to work in the UK

Benefits

  • £36,000 rising to £38,000 after training
  • Monday to Friday days‑based role (37 hours)
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Share scheme eligibility
  • Long‑term stable employment
  • Training and development opportunities

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Posted: June 21st, 2026