Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Birmingham West Midlands (County)
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
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