Maintenance Engineer

Godwin Recruitment • Permanent • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £40,000 - £45,000 / year • 1h ago

A newly created opportunity for an ambitious and driven Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established, forward-thinking manufacturing organisation, with a clear development pathway to a Maintenance Manager role within 18–24 months.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to take the next step in their career, gaining hands-on experience in managing site infrastructure, maintenance strategy, and compliance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with the Maintenance Manager, gradually taking ownership of maintenance operations, site projects, and contractor management, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant running of the site and facilities.

Key responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer include

Support the day-to-day management of site maintenance, utilities, and infrastructure
Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to maximise equipment uptime
Take increasing ownership of maintenance scheduling and prioritisation
Lead site projects (refurbishments, installations, upgrades) from planning through to delivery
Manage external contractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards (RAMS, permits, etc.)
Maintain accurate records using CMMS (Protean)
Ensure safe operation of mechanical, electrical, and site services (heating, compressed air, etc.)
Contribute to Health, Safety & Environmental compliance (COSHH, DSEAR, fire safety)
Provide technical support to production teams to minimise downtime
Deputise for the Maintenance Manager when required

Skills and experience required

Essential:

Experience in a maintenance, facilities, or engineering role within manufacturing
Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge
Experience coordinating contractors and service providers
Good understanding of Health & Safety and safe systems of work
Experience using CMMS and maintaining maintenance records
Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills to respond effectively to breakdowns and operational issues.
Supervisory or team leadership experience

Desirable:

Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality standards
Background in chemical, coatings, or process manufacturing
Electrical qualifications or multi-skilled engineering experience
Experience managing projects or budgets
FLT, IPAF, or similar certifications

About You

Ambitious and motivated to step into a management role
Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety and compliance
Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Working Environment

This role combines office-based planning with hands-on work across production and warehouse environments. You should be comfortable working around machinery, at height (with training), and using appropriate PPE.

Reasons to apply!

Clear progression pathway to Maintenance Manager
Opportunity to lead projects and influence site performance
Supportive environment focused on development and growth
Be part of a business committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Please send your current CV for consideration. If you would like further details before applying, please call us.

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