Job Description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Day Shift
? Location: Birmingham
? Salary: 45,000 - 48,000 per annum
? Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
? Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of a market-leading heavy engineering manufacturer based in Birmingham. Due to continued investment and growth, our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their established maintenance team.
This is a day-shift role with occasional 4 on / 4 off shift cover to support holidays and absence. The position offers long-term stability, exposure to large-scale industrial plant, and the opportunity to be involved in continuous improvement and capital engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities

• Carry out hands-on mechanical maintenance across heavy industrial production lines and associated plant
• Lead and support TPM and PPM activities to improve reliability and reduce downtime
• Act as the main maintenance point of contact for production and contractor coordination
• Respond to breakdowns with effective fault-finding and root cause analysis
• Drive equipment reliability improvements and optimisation initiatives
• Work closely with production and engineering teams across the site
• Manage and maintain spare parts inventory
• Support machinery upgrades, installations, and plant expansion projects
• Provide guidance and mentoring to apprentices and junior engineers
• Ensure strict adherence to Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards and risk assessments

Candidate Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / BTEC - HNC advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a medium or heavy industrial maintenance environment
• Strong working knowledge of:

• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Fluid power systems
• Welding and fabrication
• Machine shop practices
• Confident reading mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Experience with annealing, induction furnaces, casting, or rolling equipment is highly desirable
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Able to work independently and provide 4 on / 4 off shift cover when required

Working Pattern

• Primary: Day Shift - Monday to Friday (7:00am - 3:30pm)
• Flexibility: Occasional 4 on / 4 off shift cover for holidays and absence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to 48,000
• Secure, permanent position with a reputable manufacturer
• Well-supported engineering environment with long-term career prospects
• Involvement in high-value engineering and continuous improvement projects

? Interested?
Apply today or contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

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