At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance on machine tools and troubleshoot issues in a busy engineering environment.
- Company: Join a respected heavy engineering manufacturer with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Benefits: Earn £14.85 per hour, enjoy shift allowances, and benefit from a great work-life balance.
- Other info: Opportunities for overtime and ongoing investment in your professional development.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values your technical skills and offers stable employment.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering and strong maintenance experience required.
The predicted salary is between 14.85 - 14.85 £ per hour.
We’re recruiting for an experienced Machine Tool Maintenance Engineer to join a long-established heavy engineering manufacturer. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong engineering background who enjoys fault finding, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement within a busy machine shop environment.
The Role
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance across a wide range of machine tools and manufacturing equipment.
- Respond quickly to reactive breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
- Support machine upgrades, refurbishment projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist with the installation and commissioning of new machinery.
- Work closely with production teams to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
Candidate Requirements
- NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong engineering and maintenance background within manufacturing.
- Experience carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance.
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Analytical approach with the ability to identify long-term improvements.
- Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude.
What’s On Offer
- £14.85 per hour.
- Additional shift allowance equivalent to 6.5 hours per week.
- Rotating day shifts with an excellent work‐life balance.
- Permanent opportunity.
- Overtime opportunities available.
- Stable employment with a respected engineering manufacturer.
- Ongoing investment in machinery and engineering improvements.
If you’re an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to join a business that values technical expertise and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Details:
Jobsworth Rec Halesowen Industrial Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Machine Tool Maintenance Engineer
Fault Finding
Preventative Maintenance
Continuous Improvement
Mechanical Diagnosis
Hydraulic Diagnosis
Pneumatic Diagnosis
Machine Installation
