Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing & Maintenance

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £40,000–£50,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We're 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.

What's 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 you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer or Maintenance Engineer looking for your next opportunity in the West Midlands area, apply today with your current CV.

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