Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Key Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns as the first responder on shift.
• Independently diagnose mechanical, electrical and instrumentation faults.
• Carry out emergency repairs safely under Lead Engineer direction.
• Fault-find PLCs, sensors, drives and control panels.
• Carry out mechanical repairs on bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and pumps.
• Carry out electrical repairs on motors, starters, switchgear and wiring.
• Safely isolate and reinstate equipment under Permit to Work procedures.
• Complete accurate CMMS breakdown and maintenance work orders.
• Support RCA investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support production restart and sign off equipment for return to service.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) through the CMMS.
• Carry out condition monitoring including vibration, thermal imaging and lubrication.
• Perform electrical testing including insulation resistance, earth continuity and PAT.
• Inspect and maintain control panels, junction boxes and cable runs.

Required Maintenance Engineer Experience

• Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering experience.
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing.
• Proven experience with both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Strong independent breakdown response and fault-finding experience.
• Experience with PLCs, control systems, sensors, drives and electrical equipment.
• Experience using CMMS systems for work orders and asset records.
• Experience with Permit to Work and safe isolation procedures.
• City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification (required).
• Experience with ATEX/hazardous areas, RCA, 5-Why and Fishbone analysis.
• Experience working in a BRCGS-accredited food manufacturing environment.