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Posted 02 August, 2026

Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection
Perry Barr, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Job Title: Assistant Maintenance EngineerLocation: BirminghamSalary: Up to £35,000Shift: DaysThe Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a modern production facility where engineering is genuinely valued, offering excellent job security, ongoing investment and opportunities to further develop your skills.Working as part of a close-knit engineering team, you will support the maintenance of a variety of production machinery through planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown response and continuous improvement activities, helping to ensure maximum equipment reliability and minimal production downtime.Sector: Manufacturing / Factory MaintenanceKey Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinerySupport response to electrical and mechanical breakdowns in a timely mannerAssist in diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs to minimise downtimeSupport continuous improvement projects to improve machinery reliability and efficiencyComplete maintenance documentation accuratelyWork collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maximise plant performanceEnsure all work is carried out safely and in line with company proceduresEssential Requirements Previous maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing or industrial environmentStrong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skillsExperience supporting planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance activitiesRecognised mechanical engineering qualificationA proactive approach with good problem-solving abilitiesDesirable Experience Experience working within UK manufacturingExposure to automated production machineryContinuous improvement experienceBenefits Salary of up to £35,000Permanent days-based roleExcellent work-life balance with no shift rotationStable employment with a well-established manufacturerCompetitive benefits packageOngoing training and development opportunitiesGenuine opportunities for career progressionIf you are interested in this opportunity and believe you have the required skills and experience, please click Apply below.For further information, please contact Mike Lester at Pioneer Selection on 07458 162 398 07458 162 398 .As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you will automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.You will receive £250 for every candidate we successfully place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply – please see our website for further details.TPBN1_UKTJ