Maintenance Engineer (multiskilled)

Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled) 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.

Interested? Apply now with your up-to-date CV