Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Salary: £43,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

An established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to strengthen its maintenance team at its Kidderminster production facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer to join a successful manufacturer where you'll work on a wide range of heavy production equipment, helping to maximise plant reliability while supporting continuous improvement across the site.

You'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving production machinery, carrying out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs to ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

Equipment includes:

• Die casting machinery
• Industrial furnaces
• ABB robotic systems
• Hydraulic presses
• Associated manufacturing equipment

• Carry out preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on production equipment
• Maintain plant reliability and minimise downtime
• Support production teams during breakdown situations
• Complete maintenance records accurately using the CMMS system
• Participate in detailed shift handovers
• Carry out root cause analysis and implement preventative solutions
• Perform welding and fabrication repairs where required
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health & safety

We're looking for an apprentice-trained Mechanical Maintenance Engineer who enjoys working on a variety of industrial machinery within a manufacturing environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Apprentice-trained Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Strong mechanical maintenance background
• Good hydraulic systems knowledge
• Basic electrical knowledge would be beneficial
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Previous experience within heavy manufacturing, die casting, foundry or similar industrial environments

Desirable:

• Welding and fabrication experience
• Forklift licence
• Overhead crane licence

• Starting salary of £43,000 per annum
• Overtime opportunities
• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Stable manufacturing environment
• Varied and technically interesting work
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced maintenance team
• Immediate start available for the right candidate