Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Continental Shift Engineer Birmingham Area 4 On / 4 Off Continental Shift Pattern Days & Nights | Permanent Salary - £50,000 - £60,000 We are currently recruiting for a Continental Shift Engineer on behalf of a well-established international manufacturer operating within a highly specialised and technically demanding production environment. This business continues to invest heavily in its engineering capability,plant infrastructure and operational performance,creating an opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a team focused on reliability,continuous improvement and long-term plant performance. This is a varied role offering exposure to preventative maintenance,fault finding,equipment upgrades and improvement projects within a complex manufacturing setting. The Role As part of the engineering team,you will provide multi-skilled support across plant and production equipment,ensuring machinery reliability,minimising downtime and supporting ongoing site improvements. Responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Diagnosing faults and identifying root causes of equipment failures
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to reduce recurring issues
• Contributing to equipment upgrades and installation projects
• Supporting plant start-ups and shutdown activities
• Managing maintenance documentation and CMMS activity
• Supervising contractors and supporting external service providers where required
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with site procedures and permit systems
• Supporting spare parts management and maintenance planning activities

About You We're keen to speak with engineers who can demonstrate:

• Experience within manufacturing,process or industrial environments
• Multi-skilled mechanical and electrical maintenance experience
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience working with hydraulic systems and industrial machinery
• Ability to read engineering drawings and fault-find systematically
• Experience supporting planned maintenance and continuous improvement activities
• Engineering apprenticeship and/or relevant engineering qualifications preferred
• Experience using CMMS systems advantageous

Shift Pattern This role operates on a continental 4 on / 4 off pattern:

• 2 x 12-hour day shifts
• 2 x 12-hour night shifts
• Followed by 4 days off

The Opportunity This role would suit an engineer who enjoys working in a technically varied environment and wants to be part of a team focused on improving reliability and engineering out repeat failures rather than purely reacting to breakdowns. For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply today