Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Aldridge Walsall
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Site Engineer – UPVC Fabrication Machinery & Site Maintenance
Location: Aldridge, West Midlands
Job Type: Full-time (40–45 hours per week)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 DOE
About the Role
We are working on behalf of an established UPVC window and door manufacturing business seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer / Site Engineer.
This is a varied, hands-on role responsible for maintaining and repairing specialist UPVC fabrication machinery as well as supporting general site and facilities maintenance. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring maximum equipment uptime and smooth day-to-day production operations.
Key Responsibilities
Machinery Maintenance
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on UPVC fabrication machinery
* Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults
* Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise production downtime
* Install, commission, and relocate machinery when required
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and service schedules
* Liaise with external suppliers and contractors where necessary
Site Maintenance
* Carry out general building and facilities maintenance tasks
* Maintain site services including lighting, heating, compressed air systems, and utilities
* Undertake minor repairs to buildings, fixtures, and equipment
* Support health & safety inspections and ensure compliance with procedures
* Maintain workshop tools and maintenance equipment
Continuous Improvement
* Identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability and efficiency
* Support machinery upgrades and improvement projects
* Assist in managing spare parts stock levels and recommendations
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role within manufacturing or production
* Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
* Basic electrical fault-finding ability
* Experience working with industrial machinery
* Ability to read technical drawings and manuals
* Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
* Full UK driving licence
* Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Desirable
* Experience with UPVC fabrication machinery (e.g., welding, routing, cutting, CNC, corner cleaning)
* Electrical qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ, 18th Edition or equivalent)
* Knowledge of PLC-controlled systems
* Health & Safety qualification (IOSH or equivalent)