Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

5 hours ago

West Bromwich, Sandwell, United Kingdom Synergi Recruitment Full time £51,500 - £70,000 per year

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: West Bromwich Site
Reports to: Engineering Manager / Maintenance Team Leader
Salary: £51,500 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (2 Days, 2 Nights) | 07:00-19:00 / 19:00-07:00

Our client is one of the UKs leading bakery producers, known for crafting some of the nations favourite bread and bakery products. Through their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, they remain a trusted name in British households.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

To ensure the mechanical reliability and performance of all plant equipment by delivering planned maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and supporting continuous improvement across the site. The role plays a key part in maintaining uptime, safety, and product quality in a high-speed production environment.

  • Perform routine servicing and mechanical maintenance on production and site machinery.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to reduce downtime.
  • Maintain and repair mechanical systems including gearboxes, motors, pumps, conveyors, pneumatics, and bearings.
  • Ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently to meet production targets.
  • Support equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.
  • Accurately complete maintenance logs and shift handovers using CMMS.
  • Comply with health, safety, hygiene, and engineering standards.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet site objectives.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
  • A time-served apprenticeship or mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
  • Solid mechanical fault-finding skills and hands-on maintenance experience.
  • Familiarity with CMMS and maintenance documentation.
  • A basic understanding of electrical isolation and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Desirable Skills:

  • Exposure to Siemens PLC systems.
  • Experience working in bakery or high-speed food production environments.
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques.

Benefits include:

  • A hands-on, varied role in a fast-paced production setting.
  • Opportunities for skill development and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Contribution to safety and reliability in a supportive engineering team.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below

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