Maintenance Engineer in Birmingham

Maintenance Engineer in Birmingham

Birmingham Full-Time 35000 - 42000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Gi Group (UK)

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Ensure plant machinery runs smoothly with hands-on maintenance and proactive planning.
  • Company: Join a dynamic team in Holford, Birmingham, focused on innovation and efficiency.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, stable hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Fast-paced environment with varied tasks and clear career progression.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by keeping essential systems operational and safe.
  • Qualifications: Strong maintenance background and engineering qualifications required.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.

  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Holford, Birmingham
  • Permanent Position
  • 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday
  • We're looking for a hands‑on

Maintenance Engineer for our client based in Holford, Birmingham. You'll take ownership of day‑to‑day preventative maintenance across plant machinery , ensuring equipment uptime, safety compliance, and effective control of spare parts and contractors.

The Role

  • Completing reactive breakdown support and proactive maintenance planning
  • Breakdown response and fault resolution
  • Preventative maintenance on e‑fulfilment automation
  • Preventative maintenance on other warehouse plant/machinery
  • Spare parts inventory control & replenishment
  • External contractor coordination & liaison

What you'll be doing (day‑to‑day)

  • Plan and schedule preventative maintenance, primarily on e‑fulfilment automation systems
  • Diagnose and resolve minor issues in real time to minimise downtime.
  • Escalate more complex issues using manufacturer telephone guidance and support.
  • Coordinate manufacturer call‑outs for major issues, providing clear written reports covering root cause, corrective action, and recommendations for future prevention.
  • Document maintenance procedures for automated machinery.
  • Manage spare parts: stock control, stock taking, and replenishment.

What we're looking for

  • Strong maintenance background with diagnostic and problem‑solving skills
  • Able to plan effectively, prioritise, and work at pace under pressure.
  • Comfortable managing a varied workload while meeting deadlines and productivity targets.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Broad understanding of engineering functions/procedures, balancing reactive and proactive maintenance.
  • Engineering qualifications such as Level 3 or above and 18th Edition

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you're a strong maintenance professional looking to step into a role to make an impact – we want to hear from you.

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We think you need these skills to ace Maintenance Engineer in Birmingham

Preventative Maintenance
Reactive Maintenance
Fault Diagnosis
Problem-Solving Skills
Inventory Control
Contractor Coordination
Communication Skills