Maintenance Specialist

ABB
Birmingham
At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:
Maintenance Specialist - Team Leader

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In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the processes in maintaining and preserving the efficiency of all equipment, production lines, and/or facilities, resulting in the optimization of technical and financial resources. Each day, you will oversee execution of ordinary and extraordinary maintenance of equipment, production lines, and/or facilities. You will also showcase your expertise by managing and updating technical documentation of equipment, production lines, and/or facilities

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

What's in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

  • Solving major technical, equipment, or facilities problems to achieve higher performance of the production lines.

  • Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on various types of machines / equipment (e.g., bearings, conveyors, pneumatics)

  • Support Electrical maintenance engineer with Sensors, motors control panels etc.

  • Maintain tool and carry out repairs to equipment to ensure safe working order.

  • Manages and updates technical documentation of equipment, production lines, and/or facilities.

  • Proposing improvement projects for processes and production lines aimed at reducing ordinary and extraordinary maintenance and optimizing operational and energy efficiency.

  • Responding to emergencies, breakdowns, malfunctions, and other operating problems to minimize disruption in the production process.

Qualifications for the Role

  • Time-served or formally qualified in Mechanical engineering

  • Proven experience in mechanical fitting, assembly, or maintenance within a manufacturing environment.

  • Electrical engineering knowledge.

  • Experience with tool setting and machine tool setup, with strong familiarity across workshop machinery such as lathes, milling machines, drills, and grinders.

  • Working knowledge of maintenance practices using CMMS systems, including the ability to analyse data to drive continuous improvement and optimise performance.

  • Ability to read and interpret both mechanical to support manufacturing processes and equipment enhancements.

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels across the business.

Benefits

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

  • Competitive salary

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Competitive contributory pension scheme

  • Life assurance

  • Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)

  • Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Generous employee referral scheme

For the 6 th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation's dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

More about us

ABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts ) helps manage the connection, protection and distribution of electrical power from source to socket. The Division's products are engineered to provide ease of installation and perform in demanding and harsh conditions, helping to ensure safety and continuous operation for utilities, businesses and people around the world. The Commercial Essentials product segment includes electrical junction boxes, commercial fittings, strut and cable tray metal framing systems for commercial and residential construction. The Premier Industrial product segment includes multiple product lines, such as Ty-Rap® cable ties, T&B Liquidtight Systems® protection products, PVC coated and nylon conduit systems, power connection and grounding systems, and cable protection systems of conduits and fittings for harsh and industrial applications. The Division also manufactures solutions for medium-voltage applications used in the utility market under its marquee brands including Elastimold ™ reclosers and switchgear, capacitor switches, current limiting fuses, Homac ™ distribution connectors, Hi-Tech Valiant™ full-range current limiting fuse for fire mitigation, faulted current indicators and distribution connectors, cable accessories and apparatus with products for overhead and underground distribution. Manufacturing includes made-to-stock and custom-made solutions.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. #RunWhatRunstheWorld.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Posted 2026-04-23

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