Maintenance Engineer

Company: Gi Group (UK)
Apply for the Maintenance Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Maintenance Engineer

£38,000 – £40,000 P.A

Holford, Birmingham

Permanent Position

8.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday

We’re looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Engineer for our client based in Holford, Birmingham. You’ll take ownership of day‑to‑day preventative maintenance across plant machinery, ensuring equipment uptime, safety compliance, and effective control of spare parts and contractors.

The Role:

  • Completing reactive breakdown support and proactive maintenance planning
  • Breakdown response and fault resolution
  • Preventative maintenance on e‑fulfilment automation
  • Preventative maintenance on other warehouse plant/machinery
  • Spare parts inventory control & replenishment
  • External contractor coordination & liaison

What you’ll be doing (day‑to‑day):

  • Plan and schedule preventative maintenance, primarily on e‑fulfilment automation systems
  • Diagnose and resolve minor issues in real time to minimise downtime.
  • Escalate more complex issues using manufacturer telephone guidance and support.
  • Coordinate manufacturer call‑outs for major issues, providing clear written reports covering root cause, corrective action, and recommendations for future prevention.
  • Document maintenance procedures for automated machinery.
  • Manage spare parts: stock control, stock taking, and replenishment.

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong maintenance background with diagnostic and problem‑solving skills
  • Able to plan effectively, prioritise, and work at pace under pressure.
  • Comfortable managing a varied workload while meeting deadlines and productivity targets.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Broad understanding of engineering functions/procedures, balancing reactive and proactive maintenance.
  • Engineering qualifications such as Level 3 or above and 18th Edition

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you’re a strong maintenance professional looking to step into a role to make an impact – we want to hear from you.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: July 13th, 2026