Mechanical Engineer Manufacturing & Maintenance
Location: West Midlands
Salary: £40,000£50,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Were recruiting an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join an established manufacturer and stockholder of specialist stainless steel and nickel alloy products.
This is a varied, hands-on position supporting the reliability, maintenance and continued improvement of machinery within a busy metals-processing environment.
The Role:
- Carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults
- Supporting the maintenance of production and material-handling equipment
- Responding quickly to breakdowns and minimising production downtime
- Completing routine inspections and preventative maintenance
- Identifying recurring faults and carrying out root-cause analysis
- Supporting machinery upgrades, installations and commissioning
- Developing practical engineering solutions to improve reliability and productivity
- Managing engineering spares and replacement components
- Working closely with production and operations teams
- Maintaining accurate maintenance and engineering records
- Ensuring all work complies with health and safety requirements
- Supporting contractors and external engineering providers when required
About You:
- Experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or Mechanical Fitter
- A background in manufacturing, metals processing, heavy engineering or industrial production
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, gearboxes, motors and drive systems
- The ability to read and understand mechanical drawings
- A relevant apprenticeship, City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC, HND or engineering qualification
- A proactive and hands-on approach
- The ability to work independently and as part of a wider production team
- A strong commitment to safety and quality
Experience with fabrication, welding, machining or basic electrical fault-finding would be advantageous.
Whats on Offer?
- Salary of £40,000£50,000, depending on experience
- Permanent, full-time employment
- Varied engineering and maintenance responsibilities
- The opportunity to influence machinery reliability and production performance
- A supportive environment within an established specialist manufacturing business
- Long-term development opportunities
If youre an experienced Mechanical Engineer or Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity in the West Midlands area, apply today with your current CV.
Mechanical Engineer in Walsall employer: Resourcing Group
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