Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

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Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Salary: £43,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

An established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to strengthen its maintenance team at its Kidderminster production facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer to join a successful manufacturer where you'll work on a wide range of heavy production equipment, helping to maximise plant reliability while supporting continuous improvement across the site.

The Role:

You'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving production machinery, carrying out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs to ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

Equipment includes:

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• Die casting machinery

Industrial furnaces

ABB robotic systems

Hydraulic presses

Associated manufacturing equipment

Key Responsibilities:

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• Carry out preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance

Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on production equipment

Maintain plant reliability and minimise downtime

Support production teams during breakdown situations

Complete maintenance records accurately using the CMMS system

Participate in detailed shift handovers

Carry out root cause analysis and implement preventative solutions

Perform welding and fabrication repairs where required

Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health & safety

About You:

We're looking for an apprentice-trained Mechanical Maintenance Engineer who enjoys working on a variety of industrial machinery within a manufacturing environment.

You'll ideally have:

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• Apprentice-trained Mechanical Engineering qualification

Strong mechanical maintenance background

Good hydraulic systems knowledge

Basic electrical knowledge would be beneficial

Ability xwzovoh to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation

Previous experience within heavy manufacturing, die casting, foundry or similar industrial environments

Desirable:

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• Welding and fabrication experience

Forklift licence

Overhead crane licence

What's on Offer:

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• Starting salary of £43,000 per annum

Overtime opportunities

Permanent full-time opportunity

Stable manufacturing environment

Varied and technically interesting work

Opportunity to work alongside an experienced maintenance team

Immediate start available for the right candidate