Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
Location: Dudley Area

Salary: £35,000 £40,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:00am 4:00pm

About the Company
Our client is a well-established heavy industrial engineering business based in the Dudley area. Operating within a demanding manufacturing environment, they are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability and performance of hydraulic press systems and associated production equipment.

Job Purpose
To provide engineering support and maintenance cover for hydraulic press systems and other site engineering requirements, ensuring maximum equipment availability and reliability while maintaining high safety standards.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on hydraulic press systems

Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime

Service and monitor hydraulic systems to ensure optimum performance

Support press reliability improvement projects

Maintain critical spare parts stock levels

Provide engineering support across the site as required

Maintain other machinery and equipment within the department

Work flexibly around production requirements to support operational efficiency

Work safely and responsibly at all times

Maintain excellent timekeeping and attendance standards

Principal Accountabilities

Health & Safety compliance

Press availability to production

Attendance and reliability

Maintenance and support of other machine tools and equipment

Job Challenges

Maintaining and improving hydraulic press reliability

Supporting production demands within a heavy industrial environment

Managing reactive maintenance while maintaining preventative maintenance schedules

Key Relationships

Production operatives

Maintenance department team

Sub-contract support engineers

Experience & Skills Preferred
Experience

Previous maintenance engineering experience within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment

Experience working on hydraulic press systems

Knowledge of reactive and preventative maintenance practices

Experience fault-finding on hydraulic and mechanical systems

Qualifications

Engineering qualification xwzovoh or apprenticeship in Mechanical, Hydraulic, or Maintenance Engineering

Relevant maintenance or hydraulic certifications desirable

Personal Skills & Abilities

Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Flexible and adaptable approach to work

Good communication skills

Strong awareness of health and safety procedures

Ability to prioritise workload effectively

What We Offer

Competitive salary of £35,000 £40,000 DOE

Four-day working week

Opportunity to work within a stable heavy industrial environment

Ongoing training and development opportunities

To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant maintenance engineering experience.