Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer
 Location: Dudley Area

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:00am – 4:00pm

 
About the Company 
Our client is a well-established heavy industrial engineering business based in the Dudley area. Operating within a demanding manufacturing environment, they are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability and performance of hydraulic press systems and associated production equipment.

 
Job Purpose 
To provide engineering support and maintenance cover for hydraulic press systems and other site engineering requirements, ensuring maximum equipment availability and reliability while maintaining high safety standards.

 
Main Duties & Responsibilities 

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  Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on hydraulic press systems

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  Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime

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  Service and monitor hydraulic systems to ensure optimum performance

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  Support press reliability improvement projects

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  Maintain critical spare parts stock levels

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  Provide engineering support across the site as required

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  Maintain other machinery and equipment within the department

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  Work flexibly around production requirements to support operational efficiency

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  Work safely and responsibly at all times

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  Maintain excellent timekeeping and attendance standards

 

 
Principal Accountabilities 

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  Health & Safety compliance

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  Press availability to production

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  Attendance and reliability

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  Maintenance and support of other machine tools and equipment

 

 
Job Challenges 

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  Maintaining and improving hydraulic press reliability

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  Supporting production demands within a heavy industrial environment

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  Managing reactive maintenance while maintaining preventative maintenance schedules

 

 
Key Relationships 

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  Production operatives

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  Maintenance department team

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  Sub-contract support engineers

 

 
Experience & Skills Preferred 
Experience 

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  Previous maintenance engineering experience within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment

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  Experience working on hydraulic press systems

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  Knowledge of reactive and preventative maintenance practices

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  Experience fault-finding on hydraulic and mechanical systems

 

 
Qualifications 

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  Engineering qualification or apprenticeship in Mechanical, Hydraulic, or Maintenance Engineering

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  Relevant maintenance or hydraulic certifications desirable

 

 
Personal Skills & Abilities 

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  Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills

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  Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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  Flexible and adaptable approach to work

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  Good communication skills

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  Strong awareness of health and safety procedures

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  Ability to prioritise workload effectively

 

 
What We Offer 

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  Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000 DOE

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  Four-day working week

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  Opportunity to work within a stable heavy industrial environment

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  Ongoing training and development opportunities

 

 
To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant maintenance engineering experience.