Pioneer Selection Ltd
ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
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 .
As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you will automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.
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