Job Description:

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: West Bromwich 
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (paid hourly) + Overtime After 40 Hours
Contract: Permanent | Full Time
Shifts: Rotating Mornings, Afternoons & Nights

Join a Leading Packaging ManufacturerOur client is a well-established and growing packaging manufacturer supplying products to a range of industries across the UK. Due to continued investment and expansion, they are seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment, solving technical challenges, and playing a vital role in keeping manufacturing operations running efficiently.

The RoleAs a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a variety of packaging production machinery and equipment. You'll work as part of a proactive engineering team, ensuring maximum machine availability while supporting continuous improvement projects across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on packaging and production machinery.
  
  
• Respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
  
  
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
  
  
• Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor and automated production systems.
  
  
• Support machinery installations, upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
  
  
• Work closely with production teams to maximise efficiency and output.
  
  
• Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately.
  
  
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely and in line with company procedures.
  
  
• Contribute to improving reliability, performance and overall plant efficiency.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing, packaging, FMCG, plastics, food, recycling or production environment.
  
  
• Strong fault-finding skills across both mechanical and electrical systems.
  
  
• Experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors and automated machinery.
  
  
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
  
  
• A proactive and hands-on approach to maintenance and problem-solving.
  
  
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or within a team.
  
  
• Engineering qualifications (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent) are desirable.
  
  

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (paid hourly).
  
  
• Overtime rates paid after 40 hours worked.
  
  
• Permanent, long-term opportunity with a growing packaging manufacturer.
  
  
• Investment in modern machinery and equipment.
  
  
• Varied and challenging engineering work.
  
  
• Supportive engineering and management team.
  
  
• Career development and progression opportunities.
  
  

If you're a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a new challenge with a successful packaging manufacturer that values its engineering team, apply today.