Job Title: Assistant Maintenance Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £35,000
Shift: Days
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a modern production facility where engineering is genuinely valued, offering excellent job security, ongoing investment and opportunities to further develop your skills.
Working as part of a close-knit engineering team, you will support the maintenance of a variety of production machinery through planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown response and continuous improvement activities, helping to ensure maximum equipment reliability and minimal production downtime.
Sector: Manufacturing / Factory Maintenance
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery
Support response to electrical and mechanical breakdowns in a timely manner
Assist in diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs to minimise downtime
Support continuous improvement projects to improve machinery reliability and efficiency
Complete maintenance documentation accurately
Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maximise plant performance
Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company procedures
Essential Requirements
Previous maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills
Experience supporting planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance activities
Recognised mechanical engineering qualification
A proactive approach with good problem-solving abilities
Desirable Experience
Experience working within UK manufacturing
Exposure to automated production machinery
Continuous improvement experience
Benefits
Salary of up to £35,000
Permanent days-based role
Excellent work-life balance with no shift rotation
Stable employment with a well-established manufacturer
Competitive benefits package
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Genuine opportunities for career progression
If you are interested in this opportunity and believe you have the required skills and experience, please click Apply below.
For further information, please contact Mike Lester at Pioneer Selection on (phone number removed) (phone number removed) .
As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you will automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.
You will receive £250 for every candidate we successfully place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply – please see our website for further details
Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year