Maintenance Engineer (multiskilled) in Tamworth, Staffordshire
Posted by Shorterm Group
£35,000 – £40,000 a year
Tamworth · Permanent
Tamworth, UK | Permanent | £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Shorterm Group is partnering with a highly respected precision engineering manufacturer to find a skilled Maintenance Engineer who thrives on autonomy, problem-solving and doing things properly. If you're the kind of engineer who takes pride in keeping world-class machinery running and wants to be valued for it. This could be the role you've been looking for.
This is a highly technical, quality-driven environment supplying into demanding sectors including automotive, aerospace, motorsport, oil & gas, marine, and defence.
WORKING HOURS
*Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00
*Friday: 08:00 - 14:30
*40 hours per week - days only
*Overtime available
THE ROLE;
Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of CNC machinery and site equipment. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys autonomy, problem-solving and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on minimising downtime and maintaining precision manufacturing standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
*Deliver and manage a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule
*Diagnose faults and carry out reactive and corrective maintenance
*Maintain and repair CNC machines and production equipment
*Monitor breakdown trends and drive reliability improvements
*Support machine upgrades, installations and process improvements
*Maintain accurate maintenance records and compliance documentation
*Ensure adherence to ISO standards and audit requirements
*Manage contractors and ensure safe systems of work (RAMS)
*Promote health & safety best practices across the site
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
*Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a precision engineering or machining environment
*Strong mechanical and electrical skills
*Experience with CNC machinery (Fanuc and/or Heidenhain desirable)
*Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
*Experience in TPM, lean, or continuous improvement (advantageous)
*Comfortable working independently and managing priorities
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
*Safety-first mindset with excellent attention to detail
*Proactive, reliable and hands-on approach
*Strong communication skills across teams
*Positive, can-do attitude
BENEFITS
*5% employer pension contribution
*Health cash plan
*Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
*Increasing annual leave with service
*Social events and team activities
*Overtime available
INTERVIEW PROCESS
One-stage interview meet with senior operations leadership. A straightforward, fast process.
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