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Job Description

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician
Salary: Up to £48,000 + Paid Overtime + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Sutton Coldfield – Easily commutable from Tamworth, Coventry, Lichfield
Industry: Manufacturing | Engineering | Maintenance

Company Overview

Join a highly respected and long established manufacturing company with a proven track record for producing internationally recognised products. With a strong focus on employee retention, we provide a supportive and stable working environment, reflected in our low staff turnover. Due to continued business growth, we are now seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to join our dedicated on site maintenance engineering team.

Maintenance Technician Benefits

We value our people and offer an attractive package that includes:

  • Starting Salary up to £48,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
  • Paid overtime at premium rates
  • 8 hour bespoke day shift pattern
  • Company pension scheme with employer contributions
  • 33 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
  • Life assurance cover
  • Genuine career development and company funded training
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Free onsite parking

Key Responsibilities – Maintenance Technician

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician, your core duties will include:

  • Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
  • Supporting automated production and process machinery
  • Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical faults
  • Ensuring machinery is running at optimal efficiency to minimise downtime
  • Working within a team environment and collaborating with other departments
  • Supporting both PLC Controls and robotic systems (beneficial)
  • You will be working in a fast paced, high performance manufacturing/production environment supporting modern equipment.

Key Skills & Experience Required

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer / Technician in a manufacturing or production environment
  • Multi skilled background – ideally holding both electrical and mechanical knowledge
  • Recognised qualifications – NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Apprenticeship trained background (preferred but not essential)
  • Basic understanding of PLC controls and robotic automation
  • Excellent problem solving and fault-finding abilities

 

Job Keywords:
Maintenance Technician, Multi Skilled Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Production Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineer, PPM, Reactive Maintenance, PLC, Robotics, Maintenance Fitter, Maintenance Electrician, Engineering Jobs West Midlands, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Coventry
 

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our MAINTENANCE, RELIABILITY & SERVICE ENGINEERING vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

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Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor – Manufacturing / Production / Process Industry
Salary: Circa £48,000 + Paid Overtime + Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent | Sector: Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing
Location: Commutable from Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Coventry and Lichfield

Company Overview:

We are a well established and respected manufacturing business with decades of success in the region. Known for our high quality product and strong retention rates, we offer a stable, supportive working environment where many team members stay for the long term. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our dedicated engineering team.

Key Benefits for the Maintenance Supervisor Role:

  • Competitive annual salary circa £48,000
  • Paid overtime at premium rates
  • Company pension scheme
  • Enhanced holiday allowance (with service based increases)
  • Life assurance
  • Early Friday finish
  • Free onsite parking
  • Genuine long term career progression and ongoing training opportunities

Maintenance Supervisor – Key Responsibilities:

  • As Maintenance Supervisor, your main duties will include:
  • Leading a team of maintenance engineers and technicians
  • Planning and overseeing preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules
  • Managing and responding to machinery breakdowns promptly
  • Issuing permits to work, managing contractors and ensuring site safety compliance
  • Supporting apprentices and mentoring junior team members
  • Ensuring continuous improvement in plant reliability and efficiency
  • This is a hands on role, requiring both leadership and technical ability in a fast paced manufacturing or production environment.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • To be successful in this role, you must have:
  • Proven experience in reactive and planned maintenance within a manufacturing, production or process plant
  • Previous supervisory or management experience in maintenance function
  • Strong fault finding skills and the ability to work under pressure
  • Familiarity with issuing permits to work and managing external contractors
  • An apprenticeship background and relevant engineering qualification, City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

 

Keywords:
Maintenance Supervisor, Engineering Supervisor, Maintenance Team Leader, Maintenance Manager, Electrical Supervisor, Mechanical Supervisor, Plant Maintenance, Manufacturing Maintenance, Production Maintenance, PPM, Reactive Maintenance, Engineering Jobs West Midlands, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Coventry

 

As specialists in the field, the business has over 40 years’ experience and specialises in design and construction. As a business which is committed to investing and developing its people, all employees have the opportunity to grow within the company. If you have a long-term career goal, we can help you get there!

This is a superb opportunity for a Plant Fitter to join the team on a Morning shift 6am – 2.30pm Monday – Thursday and 6am – 1.30pm on a Friday. The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacture, modification, maintenance, and repair, of a variety of equipment and ancillaries, ensuring that the fleet remains in prime working condition.

Benefits for the role of Plant Fitter: 

  • This role is weekly paid, annual salary of £37,000 
  • 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
  • 22 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays + 3 Day Christmas Shutdown 
  • Company Pension at 3% providing employee pays 4% weekly paid staff  
  • Overtime 
  • Life assurance 4x salary 
  • Long service recognition at 25 + 40 years 
  • Shutdown between Christmas & New Year (3 days)

Key Duties

  • As a Plant Fitter, your key responsibilities will include: 
  • Using appropriate processes and techniques, you will read and interpret engineering drawings to complete manufacture and modification as requested.
  • Experience and skill of fault-finding, maintenance and repair of heavy-duty construction plant and hydraulic systems would be ideal.
  • Use appropriate hand and power tools to complete tasks
  • Use appropriate processes and techniques to complete tasks
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings

Requirements of the Plant Fitter 

To excel in this role, you must meet the following criteria: 

  • You must hold a full UK driving licence and a Level 2 qualification in Plant Maintenance or equivalent.
  • This is a fitter role for the rigs not the factory, so previous experience is needed in heavy plant/ construction equipment. 
  • Although this role is not a mobile fitter role, they will be expected to go out to sites to attend breakdowns and general repairs, so need to have a driving licence. 
  • Experience with JCB’s and CAT
  • Welding and fabrication 

This role is commutable from Derby, Burton upon Trent, Swadlincote, Tamworth and Leicester. 
 

 

Due to retirement, we are seeking a proven multi skilled maintenance technician to join our team. We have unrivalled staff retention and don’t work night shifts.  

Benefits: 

In return for your skills and expertise, we offer:

  • Salary of c£44,000 
  • No Night Shift Working 
  • Company Funded Pension Scheme
  • Paid Holiday Entitlement
  • Company Funded Life Assurance
  • On Site Free Car Parking 
  • Stable Working Environment 

Duties of a Maintenance Technician 

As a proven Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across our plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a fast-paced distribution, manufacturing, process or production environment.

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician

Ideally you will be apprentice trained but must be qualified either Electrically or Mechanically and ideally have some understanding of Plc Controls. 

However, you must be multi-skilled in your abilities. Having gained your Maintenance experience from supporting plant and equipment within a fast-paced distribution, manufacturing, process or production environment. 

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Castle Vale, Erdington, Minworth & Sutton Coldfield 

 

We have a stable maintenance team with very low staff turnover and are seeking a proven Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician to join our experienced team. 

Our maintenance team supports some of the most advanced automated manufacturing equipment on the market, ensuring the smooth operation of our modern, clean automated manufacturing environment.

Benefits: 

In return for your skills and experience, we offer:-

  • Annual Salary in the Region of £50,000
  • Day Working 
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Enhanced Company Pension (with above average company contribution)
  • Enhanced Company Funded Sick Pay
  • Tax Efficient Company Car Option 
  • Free Onsite Parking 
  • GENUINE Ongoing Training & Career Development
  • Opportunity to work within a modern, clean automated manufacturing environment.

Duties of a Maintenance Technician    

As a proven Maintenance Technician you will be required to undertake both electrical and mechanical planned and reactive maintenance across our plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a high volume engineering, FMCG, manufacturing or a production plant environment. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician    

You must Apprentice trained be qualified to either a City & Guilds or NVQ standard Electrically allied to having previous experience of supporting plant and equipment (including Plc Controls) within an engineering, FMCG, manufacturing or a production plant environment.

This is a great opportunity to move your career into a stable market sector, where you will not only gain an incredible benefits package and ongoing training and development, but also be secure in the knowledge that you will be in a stable working environment supporting some of the most cutting edge equipment in the region. 

The Junior Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Bedworth, Coventry, Dunchurch, Hinckley, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa & Rugby.

 

Maintenance Engineer Night Shift – c £55,000 + Benefits
Location: Commutable from Atherstone, Drayton Bassett, Fazeley, Tamworth & Polesworth
Permanent Full Time  Night Shift

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a secure, well paid role in a stable and established engineering environment?

Join a reputable company known for its exceptionally low staff turnover, collaborative team culture and consistent investment in people and plant.

What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities):

  • Perform planned and reactive maintenance across all areas of the plant.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems, equipment and machinery.
  • Support continuous improvement and preventative maintenance schedules.
  • Work within a heavy engineering, manufacturing, process or production environment.
  • What We’re Looking For (Essential Requirements):
  • Mechanical Qualification NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (Apprentice trained preferred).
  • Hands on experience in a maintenance capacity within a production, process or manufacturing setting.
  • Some electrical knowledge or appreciation is desirable.
  • Strong mechanical fault finding and problem solving skills.
  • Comfortable working night shifts.

What You’ll Get in Return:

  • Competitive Salary c £55,000
  • Outstanding Company Pension & Life Assurance Scheme
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Generous Holiday Allowance
  • Staff Discount
  • Free Onsite Parking
  • Long Term Opportunity in a Thriving Engineering Sector

Apply today to take your Maintenance Engineering career to the next level in a secure and rewarding environment.

 

We are a well-respected employer within the Engineering sector and are seeking to recruit junior maintenance engineer to join day shift team.

If you are currently in an operator role and have some basic maintenance experience and are keen to develop these skills further (with our support) the role will see you progress into a full time maintenance post. Or are a post apprentice maintenance engineer, then we have an opportunity for you. 

Benefits: 

In return for your engineering and maintenance skills and experience, we offer:-

  • Starting Salary of £32,000
  • DAY WORKING 
  • Company Funded Pension
  • Life Assurance 
  • Healthcare 
  • Excellent Holiday Entitlement
  • Product Discount 
  • Early Friday Finish

Duties of a Junior Maintenance Engineer  

As a proven Engineer you will be required to operate our equipment, allied to undertaking both planned and basic reactive maintenance tasks that will require you to hold good multi skilled abilities linked to both hydraulic and pneumatic skills.

Requirements of a Junior Maintenance Engineer 

Ideally you will be apprentice trained and hold formal electrical or mechanical qualifications to a City & Guilds or NVQ standard, having gained your operating and maintenance experience within a fast moving manufacturing or production environment, however we are keen to offer you support to continue to develop your maintenance skills. 

The role is commutable from Aldridge, Brownhills, Cheslyn Hay, Great Wyrley, Hednesford, Lichfield, Shenstone & Tamworth

 

I have a fantastic opportunity for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a heavy, high-volume production site in Bilston near Wolverhampton. My client is well established within its field and produces some big brand products for the likes of Screwfix, B&Q and Wickes. They are looking for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer who will have an understanding of Siemens S7 and have worked in a heavy engineering environment. 

This position would be ideal for someone with plant maintenance skills and a good knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics. You will be working a continental shift pattern, and you will be paid a lifestyle bonus of £47 for every weekend day worked (excluding overtime). This will take your salary to around £50,589.

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

  • £48,000 (£50,589 with lifestyle payment). 
  • OT at premium rates (x1.5). 
  • £47.08 lifestyle payment (paid every rostered weekend day). 
  • 5% matched pension. 
  • Product specific training. (Siemens S7)
  • 23 days holiday. 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Continental shift 2 days – 2 nights. 
  • Make improvements to production. 
  • To always maintain manufacturing machinery.
  • To ensure all data recording and feedback is completed accurately and on time. 
  • Preventive maintenance.
  • Installation work where necessary. 
  • To maintain safe working practices at all times. 
  • To undertake training as required.
  • Mechanical and electrical fault finding. 

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Recognised Engineering Qualifications. 
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics. 
  • Siemens S7 understanding. 
  • Heavy engineering background. 
  • Welding (advantageous). 
  • Strong fault-finding abilities. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Bilston, Wednesbury. Cannock, Stourbridge, and surrounding areas. 

 

I’m working with a fast-growing manufacturing company based near Telford, and we're looking for a proactive and experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join their dynamic team. As they continue to expand, they need someone who can lead and develop their maintenance department while ensuring the smooth operation of our production equipment and facilities. This role is a mixture of hands on and hands off and will suit someone who has experience with continuous improvement activities. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and overseeing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategies, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and reducing downtime across the site. You'll work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure maintenance best practices are followed, while also helping to shape a culture of reliability and performance. 

Maintenance Supervisor Benefits: 

  • £50,000 - £55,000 
  • Company pension 
  • 23 days holiday 
  • Life Assurance. 
  • Flexitime. 
  • On site parking. 
  • Training opportunities. 
  • Company events and activities. 

Maintenance Supervisor Duties include:

  • Continental days 7:00 – 19:00 (Flexi time). 
  • Lead and implement maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement. 
  • Implement and effectively establish key engineering processes. 
  • Deliver most effective maintenance program to meet site performance. 
  • Plan and improve site reliability. 
  • Implement PPMs. 
  • Update and control CMMS (Spidex and Mainsaver). 
  • Developing individuals to have correct competencies. 

Maintenance Supervisor Requirements include: 

  • Apprentice trained or degree equivalent in engineering discipline. 
  • Strong working knowledge of continuous improvement.
  • In depth knowledge of TPM. 
  • Experience planning engineering activities. 
  • CMMS experience. (Preferably Mainsaver / Spidex). 
  • FMCG experience would be beneficial. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Supervisor position is commutable from: Telford, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton,  Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Newport, and surrounding areas. 

 

We are a well-established and highly regarded manufacturing business with a track record of providing top quality products into a stable industry sector. With a low staff turnover, we offer a stable and supportive work environment for our employees. 

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work in a technically diverse setting, gaining exposure to a wide range of plant and equipment. 

Join our maintenance team, known for its longevity and grow professionally in a dynamic and rewarding role.

Benefits: 

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy the following salary, perks and benefits:

  • Competitive Base Salary c£50,000
  • Outstanding Company Pension Scheme & Life Assurance 
  • Share Options 
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates 
  • Generous Paid Holiday Entitlement
  • Attractive Staff Discount on Company Products
  • Free Onsite Car Parking 
  • Opportunity to work in a stable and Thriving Engineering Sector

Duties of a Maintenance Engineer 

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer your key responsibilities will include:

  • Undertaking both planned and reactive maintenance tasks across our plant.
  • Utilising your multi skilled abilities to handle various technical challenges.
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic issues.
  • Supporting a range of plant and equipment within our diverse manufacturing environment.
  • Maintaining compliance with safety regulations during maintenance activities.

Requirements of a Maintenance Engineer

To excel in this role, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Hold formal Mechanical qualifications to either a City & Guilds Level or NVQ standard.
  • Be apprentice trained.
  • Possess genuine multi skilled abilities to tackle diverse maintenance tasks.
  • Proven experience supporting plant and equipment in a manufacturing, process or production environment.
  • Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Join us and be a part of our commitment to excellence and employee satisfaction.

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Bloxwich, Brownhills, Cannock & Walsall

 

The Company

If you are an experienced Calibration Metrologist, this is your chance to join a globally respected precision engineering company at the forefront of measurement technology. With a long-standing reputation for innovation, quality, and technical excellence, they supply advanced measurement solutions to industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, and manufacturing.

Operating from a state-of-the-art UK facility, they provide their clients with cutting-edge equipment, expert support, and comprehensive training—driving accuracy and productivity across engineering sectors.

As part of a worldwide group with over 80 years of heritage, you’ll be working alongside some of the most experienced professionals in dimensional measurement, gaining access to best-in-class tools, systems, and continuous development opportunities.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £35,000, possibly negotiable dependant on experience
  • 31 days holiday which rise with service
  • Private health insurance – after a qualifying period
  • Modern working facility, with support and development

Commutable From: Coventry, Solihull, Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, Rugby

Role Function 

The Calibration Metrologist will calibrate various measuring instruments and gauges, under UKAS regulations, following set procedures and standards on behalf of internal and external customers. 

Calibration Metrologist Candidate Requirements

  • The Calibration Metrologist will have proven Dimensional Metrology experience.
  • Experience of First Principal Measurement. 
  • Inspection techniques in order to relate to customer applications and the subject is essential. 
  • Able to work independently representing the company at their own sites and at customer premises.  
  • Good communication, organisational and I.T. skills. 
  • Willingness to learn; be very well organised, presentable, flexible and self-motivated.

Calibration Metrologist Responsibilities

  • Strict adherence to all internal procedures and a conscientious work ethic.
  • Ensure the department and the organisation’s reputation is not compromised.
  • Carry out approved calibrations as laid out within the laboratory’s operating procedures.
  • Maintain impartiality throughout each calibration.
  • Ensure calibration results are accurate and fully maintained.
  • Ensure capital equipment remains in excellent working order.
  • Maintain understanding of UKAS accreditation and its implications.
  • Respond to customer calibration queries as they arise.
  • Maintain accurate administrative and reporting records.
  • Maintain open lines of communication with immediate supervisor.
  • Contribute to the success of the Calibration Laboratory and ensure efficient performance, in line with internal procedures, standards and UKAS requirements.
  • Undertake additional duties as and when required, as requested by line manager.
 

The Company

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to join an established, world renown iconic British manufacturer, a trusted name in quality, innovation, and tradition. 

As an employer, it blends deep-rooted values with forward-thinking design and engineering — offering a workplace where craftsmanship, creativity, and pride in product truly matter. 

Employees become part of a legacy that continues to shape the industry. For those who want to work with purpose, in a business respected worldwide for its authenticity and excellence, this is more than a job — it’s a place to grow, contribute, and be proud of what you help build.

Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £43,000 dependant on experience
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Life Assurance & company sick pay
  • Company discounts
  • Supportive and collaborative culture
  • Opportunities for development

Commutable From: Coventry, Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, Redditch, Daventry, Rugby

Role Function 

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will play a key part in improving and maintaining the company manufacturing processes, making them safer, more efficient, and consistent. Whether it’s rolling out new systems, supporting product launches, or driving continuous improvement, you’ll be the go-to person for process excellence.

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement Engineer role or similar
  • Experience within a pressing, sheet metal or fabrication environment would be advantageous
  • Engineering degree or equivalent experience
  • Can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability
  • Solid understanding of Lean tools and ISO 9001 quality standards
  • Confident using CAD and reading technical drawings
  • IT proficiency
  • Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills
  • Self-motivated, organised, driven and capable of managing multiple projects

Responsibilities

  • The Continuous Improvement Engineer will maintain and improve safe, efficient production processes
  • Spot and reduce workplace risks, supporting a culture of H&S
  • Lead and support improvement projects to minimise waste, boost output and improve delivery performance
  • Use lean tools to solve problems and increase efficiency
  • Create new layouts, workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Support and evaluate process and design changes
  • Help bring new products into production
  • Improve quality control and process consistency
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams