Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Birmingham, West Midlands

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Heavy Metal Manufacturing

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £54,500
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (days and nights)

Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering with a well-established heavy metal manufacturer in Birmingham to find an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. You’ll join a skilled, close-knit maintenance team that keeps large-scale production plant running safely and reliably. It’s a hands-on role where your expertise has a direct impact on output.

The 4 on 4 off pattern gives you a strong salary and genuine time away from work. You get half the year at home without compromising on earnings.

Duties of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance through the site’s PPM system to keep heavy plant in peak condition
• Leading the response to breakdowns: diagnosing faults quickly and accurately, then carrying out effective repairs to get production back up and running
• Identifying spare part requirements so the team is prepared for future maintenance and repairs
• Installing and commissioning new or relocated equipment to recognised industry standards
• Contributing to the reliability and continuous improvement of the site’s machinery

We are keen to speak with Mechanical Maintenance Engineers who have the following:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
• Apprentice-trained background (preferred)
• Proven experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment, ideally within heavy industry or metals
• A strong track record across both PPM and reactive breakdown work
• Solid working knowledge of modern hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components

Why apply?

• Competitive salary of £55,400
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern for an excellent work-life balance
• The chance to work on large-scale heavy industrial plant
• A stable, established business with a supportive maintenance team

If you’re a mechanically minded engineer who enjoys solving problems and keeping heavy plant running, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Elevation Recruitment Group for a confidential conversation.

Apply now or, to discuss this Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role in more detail, please contact Kerry Hill 

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