Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer Location: Birmingham Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Key Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities * Respond to breakdowns as the first responder on shift. * Independently diagnose mechanical, electrical and instrumentation faults. * Carry out emergency repairs safely under Lead Engineer direction. * Fault-find PLCs, sensors, drives and control panels. * Carry out mechanical repairs on bearings, gearboxes, conveyors and pumps. * Carry out electrical repairs on motors, starters, switchgear and wiring. * Safely isolate and reinstate equipment under Permit to Work procedures. * Complete accurate CMMS breakdown and maintenance work orders. * Support RCA investigations and implement corrective actions. * Support production restart and sign off equipment for return to service. * Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) through the CMMS. * Carry out condition monitoring including vibration, thermal imaging and lubrication. * Perform electrical testing including insulation resistance, earth continuity and PAT. * Inspect and maintain control panels, junction boxes and cable runs. Required Maintenance Engineer Experience * Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering experience. * Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing. * Proven experience with both planned and reactive maintenance. * Strong independent breakdown response and fault-finding experience. * Experience with PLCs, control systems, sensors, drives and electrical equipment. * Experience using CMMS systems for work orders and asset records. * Experience with Permit to Work and safe isolation procedures. * City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification (required). * Experience with ATEX/hazardous areas, RCA, 5-Why and Fishbone analysis. * Experience working in a BRCGS-accredited food manufacturing environment