via Reed · 1 October 2026 ·2 days ago

Maintenance Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Birmingham Full-time
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As a Maintenance Engineer within this fast-moving industrial environment, you will carry out hands-on electrical and mechanical breakdown repairs, keep production running smoothly, and contribute to safer, more efficient machinery. If you enjoy problem-solving, variety in your day, and working with modern plant and systems, this Maintenance Engineer position could be a brilliant match.

What You Will Do:

  • Carry out electrical and mechanical breakdown repairs and preventative maintenance on industrial machinery.

  • Diagnose and repair faults across electrical and mechanical systems, using sound fault-finding techniques.

  • Dismantle, repair, replace and test machine components to support optimal performance.

  • Perform fabrication and machining tasks, including the use of mills, lathes and pillar drills.

  • Maintain accurate records and follow best practice procedures to support continuous improvement.

  • Identify and source parts, tools and consumables to meet maintenance and production requirements.
What You Will Bring:
  • Proven experience in an electrical and mechanical maintenance role.

  • Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding and repair skills, with confidence working independently or as part of a team.

  • Relevant qualification and working knowledge, including the 18th edition BS7671.

  • Good working knowledge of pneumatics and mechanical systems, plus practical welding ability.

  • Skilled experience in fabrication and manual machining.
This Maintenance Engineer role supports this company's focus on designing, manufacturing and distributing high-quality automotive electro-mechanical products. By keeping industrial systems performing at their best, delivering reliable maintenance outcomes, and maintaining accurate documentation, you will directly help the business maintain quality standards and meet production demands. A strong approach to safety, continuous improvement, and teamwork will be valued throughout the process.

Location:

The Maintenance Engineer role is based on-site in the location associated with this opportunity, supporting industrial machinery maintenance within a practical manufacturing setting.

Interested?:

If you are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer job where electrical and mechanical problem-solving matters every day, don't wait. Apply now and take the next step in your maintenance engineering career.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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