Maintenance Engineer (multiskilled)

Maintenance Engineer (Multiskilled) Tamworth, UK | Permanent | £35,000 - £40,000 per annum Shorterm Group is partnering with a highly respected precision engineering manufacturer to find a skilled Maintenance Engineer who thrives on autonomy, problem-solving and doing things properly. If you're the kind of engineer who takes pride in keeping world-class machinery running and wants to be valued for it. This could be the role you've been looking for. This is a highly technical, quality-driven environment supplying into demanding sectors including automotive, aerospace, motorsport, oil & gas, marine, and defence. WORKING HOURS *Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00 *Friday: 08:00 - 14:30 *40 hours per week - days only *Overtime available THE ROLE; Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of CNC machinery and site equipment. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys autonomy, problem-solving and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on minimising downtime and maintaining precision manufacturing standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES *Deliver and manage a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule *Diagnose faults and carry out reactive and corrective maintenance *Maintain and repair CNC machines and production equipment *Monitor breakdown trends and drive reliability improvements *Support machine upgrades, installations and process improvements *Maintain accurate maintenance records and compliance documentation *Ensure adherence to ISO standards and audit requirements *Manage contractors and ensure safe systems of work (RAMS) *Promote health & safety best practices across the site WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR *Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a precision engineering or machining environment *Strong mechanical and electrical skills *Experience with CNC machinery (Fanuc and/or Heidenhain desirable) *Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics *Experience in TPM, lean, or continuous improvement (advantageous) *Comfortable working independently and managing priorities PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES *Safety-first mindset with excellent attention to detail *Proactive, reliable and hands-on approach *Strong communication skills across teams *Positive, can-do attitude BENEFITS *5% employer pension contribution *Health cash plan *Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) *Increasing annual leave with service *Social events and team activities *Overtime available INTERVIEW PROCESS One-stage interview meet with senior operations leadership. A straightforward, fast process. Interested? Apply now with your up-to-date CV