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